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In search of an outlet for its war in Iran, Donald Trump finished deploying its arsenal around Cuba
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In search of an outlet for its war in Iran, Donald Trump finished deploying its arsenal around Cuba

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. has amassed a significant military presence around Cuba, including an aircraft carrier and missile-capable destroyers, according to reports.
  • This buildup, described as an "arsenal," suggests the U.S. is prepared for a potential intervention.
  • The administration has also developed contingency plans for military intervention if the Cuban regime collapses into chaos.

The United States has reportedly assembled a substantial military force in the waters surrounding Cuba, creating an "arsenal" that suggests readiness for intervention. This buildup includes the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, accompanied by missile-launching destroyers and cruisers, capable of precision strikes on land targets. Advanced surveillance drones and aircraft have also been consistently monitoring the island for months.

The military armada around Cuba is now such that 'all that is missing is the final go-ahead from Donald Trump' for the United States to attack the island.

โ€” PoliticoReporting on the scale of the U.S. military deployment near Cuba.

This military deployment, detailed by Politico, signifies a significant investment by the Pentagon over recent months. While the current fleet size may be less than in January, when Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro was captured, the presence of advanced naval assets indicates a heightened state of preparedness. The situation implies that only a final go-ahead from President Donald Trump is needed for the U.S. to potentially attack the island.

Simultaneously, Axios reported that the Trump administration has prepared new military intervention plans in case the Cuban regime descends into chaos. This suggests a strategic anticipation of potential instability within Cuba, with the U.S. government developing responses to various scenarios.

The fruit of the Pentagon's investment over months, the U.S. naval fleet in the region is less substantial than in January, when the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro.

โ€” PoliticoDescribing the current U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.

While the possibility of a U.S. invasion remains uncertain, the extensive military preparations and contingency planning indicate that the administration is actively considering and preparing for various outcomes concerning Cuba's political stability and its relationship with the United States.

The American administration has developed new intervention plans in case the island plunges into chaos.

โ€” AxiosReporting on U.S. contingency planning related to Cuba's stability.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.