The US lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba, according to 'CBS News'

The US Army is considering deploying medical, logistics and military police units, as the Pentagon keeps plans ready for possible action in Cuba, the US broadcast network CBS is reporting exclusively.

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Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

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Euronews Published 25 September 2026

The US lays groundwork for possible military action in Cuba, according to 'CBS News'

CBS Published 25 September 2026

U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba

Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

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