'Exclusive: Pentagon ramps up planning for possible military ops in Cuba' [View all]

(USA TODAY) "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 United States 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."

"In a statement to USA TODAY the Pentagon said it plans for a range of contingencies and remains prepared to execute the president’s orders as directed."

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