Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
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Against · Iran
Sentiment: negative
The speaker criticizes Iran for its refusal to assist in denuclearization efforts.