BREAKING: The Pentagon is reportedly planning for a potential Cuba operation, per USA Today.
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WASHINGTON — Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly ramping up, in case President Donald Trump gives an order to intervene there, USA TODAY has learned.
Two sources familiar with the order spoke to USA TODAY on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak to media.
The directives appear to be an escalation of recent tensions between the U.S. and Cuba that began in January when the Trump administration curbed oil shipments to Cuba as part of a broader campaign to force sweeping political changes on the communist-run island.
USA TODAY has reached out to the Department of War and U.S. Southern Command for comment.
Trump ‘planning invasion of Cuba’ as attack ‘could be imminent’
Trump’s White House has reportedly issued an order to ramp up planning in case the US ‘intervenes’ in Cuba.
US President Donald Trump and his administration are “planning” for an invasion of Cuba, according to reports. Two unnamed sources have told USA Today that military plans for a possible operation against the Caribbean country are ramping up.
Tensions between Cuba and the US have remained high for weeks. A US blockade on energy has led to shortages on the island, affecting healthcare, transport and its economy. Cuba produces 40% of the fuel it consumes, and it stopped receiving vital oil shipments from Venezuela after the US military attacked the South American country in January.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2194557/trump-planning-invasion-cuba-attack