Exclusive: Pentagon ramps up planning of possible military ops in Cuba

[Zorro]

Source: USA Today

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.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/04/15/pentagon-ramps-up-secret-cuba-planning-trump/89623722007/

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Just what we need. Wouldn't be surprised if it happens right before election day, which would let Trump declare a "national emergency" and suspend voting.

[magicarpet]

1. Yeeeeee Haaaaaa,....

Hegseth is on a roll and in his glory. The more the wars of lethality the merry.

[JBTaurus83]

2. That should be a nice way

To destroy the tourism industry across the region.

[efhmc]

3. That is will send the orange pedopres down the drain.

[Deuxcents]

4. The bully needs another distraction and the senate just blocked a resolution to curb TSF so why not Cuba?

WTH. Too broke for anything but plenty for war crimes