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Trump Signals Shift Away From Traditional US Allies by Cutting South Korea Military Drill
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
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President Donald Trump is reducing a key military exercise with South Korea, signaling a shift away from traditional US allies amid criticism of their support against Iran. He praises North Korea's leader and pressures allies like Israel and European nations to share security burdens, reflecting a transactional approach to alliances.
- 01Trump orders significant reduction of annual US-South Korea military exercise UFS.
- 02Decision linked to South Korea's refusal to join military actions against Iran.
- 03Trump praises North Korea's Kim Jong Un as respectful and non-threatening.
- 04Criticism extends to European allies over reluctance to counter Iran near Strait of Hormuz.
- 05Trump pressures Israel to moderate strikes on Iran and Lebanon, while warming ties with Turkey.
- 06Experts say Trump expects allies to share security burdens and align ideologically with his views.
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