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US cancels South Korea drills citing Iran war force constraints

Published 24 August 2026

The United States has cancelled a major joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea scheduled for September, citing constraints on the availability of American forces due to the war in Iran. The decision marks the latest adjustment to combined military drills amid shifting U.S. priorities in the region.

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