The Pentagon is intensifying preparations for a possible military intervention in Cuba, awaiting direct orders from President Donald Trump, according to multiple U.S. media reports including USA Today and The Independent. The Department of Defense has not confirmed any specific plans but is reportedly refining contingency options as tensions escalate between the two countries.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba has publicly warned about the risk of U.S. military aggression, calling on Cuban citizens to be ready to defend the nation. He condemned longstanding U.S. sanctions as a "genocidal" policy that has severely impacted Cuba's economy, as reported by El Financiero and Lopez Doriga Digital.
Recent developments have further heightened tensions after Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Washington of intimidation while defending Cuba’s right to import fuel. These events come amid speculation that Trump might consider Cuba as a new focus for military action following ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to The Independent and The New Republic.
Despite Pentagon calls to avoid speculation, U.S. media sources including Daily Sabah and Lopez Doriga Digital affirm that the Pentagon’s planning activities have become more secretive and detailed. The military remains on standby to execute orders, underscoring the seriousness with which the U.S. is treating potential intervention.
Observers will be closely monitoring any official announcements from the White House regarding Cuba, particularly given the strategic and diplomatic consequences such an action would entail. Key indicators in the coming days include signals from President Trump’s administration and any further Cuban governmental responses.
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