Global Politics Report Editorial
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 19, 2026 at 09:56 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera