U.S. Marines cancel drill with South Korea, citing Iran war demands
U.S. Marines canceled a high-profile drill with South Korea, citing Iran-related demands.
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“South Korea says US cancels joint marine drill over Iran war”
South Korea says US cancels joint marine drill over Iran war
Key points
- South Korea says the US canceled the large joint Ssangyong amphibious drill next month.
- Cancellation attributed to force-availability constraints caused by the war with Iran.
- Ssangyong involves US and South Korean marine forces with ships, aircraft, and land components.
- The move follows Trump's order reducing Ulchi Freedom Shield from 11 days to five.
- Seoul and Washington are still discussing resumption but provided few details.
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“U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands”
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U.S. Marines canceled a high-profile drill with South Korea, citing Iran-related demands.