In recent weeks, military planners have considered several options… (куба · операция · вариант)
In recent weeks, military planners have considered several options for operations against the island, including an airborne assault led by the army involving thousands of American soldiers to be conducted by the 101st Airborne Division. Additionally, sources from the channel noted that such discussions do not indicate that US President Donald Trump or the country's military leadership has decided to carry out such an operation.
Consensus
- The Pentagon is considering potential military actions against Cuba.
- One of the scenarios under consideration involves an airborne assault with the participation of the 101st Airborne Division.
- The discussions do not indicate that a decision to conduct such an operation has been made.
- U.S. officials have emphasized that diplomatic solutions are preferred over military ones.
- The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Cuba, including sanctions and restrictions on energy imports.
Points of divergence
- President Donald Trump previously expressed openness to a regime change operation on Cuba similar to the one that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. — interfax
- The U.S. intelligence community does not view Cuba as an independent strategic threat. — kommersant
- President Donald Trump stated on July 2 that Cuba has been moving toward the United States after many decades, and earlier in May he described Cuba as 'unworkable'. — vedomosti
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Havana poses a threat to national security. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- CBS reports Pentagon is studying options for action against Cuba — Интерфакс
- CBS: Pentagon discusses conducting a military operation in Cuba — Коммерсантъ
- CBS News: Pentagon considers options for action against Cuba — Ведомости
- The Pentagon is considering a plan to invade Cuba — Вести