US Military Explores Potential Cuba Operations, Seeks Support Units

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the U.S. Army Reserve is examining its ability to furnish specific support units required by the U.S. Southern Command in connection with military planning related to Cuba. This assessment comes as the Reserve’s headquarters has internally requested information from subordinate commands regarding the availability of military police, medical, engineering, and logistical units, as well as a surgical unit, for potential deployment within a 90 to 120-day timeframe.

While the internal message does not explicitly name Cuba, several U.S. officials have indicated that the request is tied to military planning for the island nation. However, the document does not suggest that any deployment orders have been issued or that a decision has been made to conduct operations against Cuba. The U.S. Southern Command has declined to comment on potential troop deployments, citing operational security concerns.

These developments follow similar military planning exercises in July, where U.S. military planners reportedly explored various contingencies for Cuba, including air operations involving thousands of troops. At that time, U.S. officials emphasized that these plans did not signify a final decision to execute any operations. Concurrently, the administration of President Donald Trump has intensified economic pressure on Havana. Trump asserted at the UN General Assembly his aim for “fundamental change” in Cuba, while Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accuses Washington of “aggression” and waging an “economic war” against the country.