US Cancels Joint Drills With South Korea

The United States cancelled an upcoming amphibious landing exercise with South Korea due to force constraints stemming from the war in Iran. Both nations remain in close consultations regarding future military drills.

FILE PHOTO: South Korea's marines take part in U.S. and South Korea's marine corps combined amphibious landing drill called the 'Ssangyong' exercise, in Pohang, South Korea, September 2, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

The United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill with South Korea scheduled for next month, citing force constraints linked to the war in Iran over the weekend. The decision marks another scaling back of bilateral military exercises amid rising regional defense strains. The disruption follows recent friction over allied cost-sharing and strategic alignment in Middle East operations.

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