U.S. Marines cancel South Korea drill over Iran war demands
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Marines canceled a high-profile drill with South Korea, a move South Korea said was communicated in June. The cancellation followed President Trump shortening another joint military exercise earlier this month, with both actions tied to Iran war demands.
WHO:U.S. Marines; South Korea
WHAT:U.S. Marines canceled a planned drill with South Korea.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:The drill was called off due to Iran war demands, after Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
