CBS reports that senior Pentagon officials are examining military options regarding Cuba, according to a breaking news report. The report comes hours after The Zioneer reported that US defense officials downplayed the possibility of an imminent invasion while confirming a tabletop exercise had taken place. The specific options under consideration are not yet detailed.
CBS has reported that senior Pentagon officials are examining military options toward Cuba. The report, published Wednesday evening, did not specify the nature of the options under consideration — whether they include airstrikes, a naval blockade, or ground operations — and no official confirmation has been provided.
The report follows earlier reporting by The Zioneer at 22:06 Jerusalem, which cited US defense officials downplaying the prospect of an imminent invasion of Cuba while confirming that a tabletop exercise had been conducted. That report suggested no immediate military action was planned, but the new CBS report indicates that high-level discussions are underway.
No further details have been released. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
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