Event Brief
Aug 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Trump orders Pentagon to reduce South Korea drills
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President Trump told the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump told the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said the reduction is driven by frustration that South Korea had not provided more support for his war with Iran.
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