Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections - Reuters

President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision stems from frustration over the lack of South Korean support regarding his conflict with Iran. Simultaneously, Trump is shifting US policy toward the economic isolation of Iran, prioritizing economic pressure over military engagement. These strategic pivots may hinder a potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal while reviving earlier objections to the costs and nature of US-South Korea drills.