https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-scale-back-south-korea-military-drills-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-scale-back-south-korea-military-drills-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-us-to-scale-back-south-korea-military-drills-after-it-stayed-out-of-iran-war#u44617Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:30:07 +0000President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military drills with South Korea. The decision follows South Korea's refusal to provide assistance during the war with Iran. Trump communicated this directive to Hegseth to ensure the cuts are implemented. The order arrived only hours before the scheduled start of the exercises.Why it mattersSouth Korea is a key ally of the United States. The reduction in joint training signals a shift in diplomatic relations linked to the conflict in Iran.What is confirmedPresident Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercis