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CBS News, citing U.S. officials familiar with the discussions, reports that the Pentagon has examined contingency plans for possible military action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division. Officials emphasized the planning is preliminary and does not indicate President Trump has decided to authorize an operation.
The report says the discussions come as the Trump administration continues its maximum pressure campaign against Havana through sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and economic measures while accusing the Cuban government of refusing reforms.
According to CBS, planners acknowledge that any military option would be complicated by the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has already drawn significant U.S. forces and capabilities into the Middle East. The report also says the administration continues to prefer a negotiated political transition, though officials believe diplomatic efforts have stalled.
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