Trump shocks allies by ordering a major cut to U.S.-South Korea joint military drills, citing Iran denuclearization failures and cost concerns — just days before exercises were set to begin. This reverses recent praise for Seoul’s defense contributions and clashes with Congress’s push to maintain troop levels. With North Korea testing missiles amid rising tensions, the move could signal a strategic pivot — or deepen regional instability.

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