Pentagon Evaluates Military Options Against Cuba

Following the collapse of weeks-long ceasefire and the resurgence of the US-Iran war, top officials at the Pentagon are quietly evaluating potential military scenarios against Cuba. Military strategists have been considering various operation options against Cuba in recent weeks, including an air drop operation by the 101st Airborne Division, the only unit trained for such tasks. Officials discussing national security matters stated that the briefings do not imply a decision to conduct operations by Trump or the Pentagon. US intelligence assesses that Cuba has recently acquired attack-type drones of unknown origin. During his visit to Guantanamo Naval Base in June, Defense Secretary Hegseth said that Cuba's acquisition of weapons capable of striking US territory or the base would be a 'challenge that would be met'. The long-standing dispute between the US and Cuba over Guantanamo Base continues. The Castro administration had deemed the 1903 lease agreement invalid and refused to accept US rental payments. The Trump administration has reinstated its 'maximum pressure' policy against Cuba since taking office.