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The Trump administration has increased U.S. intelligence assets in Cuba as it intensifies pressure on Havana's communist government, according to POLITICO.
Citing two sources familiar with the effort, POLITICO reports the U.S. has expanded its intelligence presence on the island in recent months, with one source saying the increased collection could support a range of future options, from intensified intelligence operations to potential military planning. The report does not indicate that a military operation has been approved or is imminent.
The increased focus has also been partially visible in open source flight tracking. Over the past several months, the U.S. has conducted a noticeable increase in U.S. Air Force RC-135 "Rivet Joint" signals intelligence missions and U.S. Navy MQ-4C "Triton" high altitude ISR flights operating in the vicinity of Cuba, reflecting a broader increase in intelligence collection around the island.
The move comes alongside a broader campaign by the Trump administration that includes an energy blockade, expanded diplomatic and legal pressure, and increased public messaging targeting the Cuban government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made Cuba a top foreign policy priority, while administration officials continue to say President Trump prefers diplomacy but is seeking fundamental changes from the regime.
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