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

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Euronews · collected 2026-09-25 · by Christina Thykjaer

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CBS News reports that the US Army is considering deploying medical, logistics, and military police units as part of potential plans for action in Cuba, according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS and statements from unnamed officials. The Pentagon is preparing these forces within 90 to 120 days but has not issued any deployment orders yet. This follows recent tensions and rhetoric between the US and Cuba, with President Trump referring to Cuba as a "failed state" while Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denies that Cuba poses any threat to U.S. security or justifies military action against it.
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CBS News reports that the U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request from Southern Command to provide military police forces, medical personnel, and other support units over the next four months. This planning comes amid rising tensions with Cuba, following recent statements by President Donald Trump, who described Cuba as "a failed state" at the UN General Assembly. However, no specific deployment orders have been issued yet, and officials cited operational security reasons for not disclosing further details about potential movements or timelines.

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CBS News
Hedges 1 of 3 claims Outlet record 66/100
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Hedges 1 of 4 claims Outlet record 66/100
The Straits Times
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“Article A reports on Trump's speech at the UN, while Article B discusses potential military planning related to Cuba. These are distinct events occurring at different times.”
Times of India
Hedges 1 of 12 claims Outlet record 59/100
“The articles describe different events: one about military preparations in response to Cuba, and another about political warnings from a US official.”
Washington Examiner
⚖️ Leans strongly right further right than this Hedges 1 of 39 claims Outlet record 70/100
“The articles discuss related geopolitical actions against Cuba but describe different aspects of the situation (a deliberate leak vs. military preparation).”
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CBS News Cuba Military Police US Southern Command the United States

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Cuba GPE · 5× CBS News ORG · 3× Military Police ORG · 2× US Southern Command ORG · 2× the United States GPE · 2× Army ORG · 1× CBS ORG · 1× Pentagon ORG · 1× The US Army ORG · 1× The United States Army ORG · 1×

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A Southern Command spokesman contacted by CBS News declined to give details of possible movements or deployment timelines for operational security reasons, and said the command continually assesses military needs within its area of responsibility. 'A small neighbouring country' posing no threat The report comes after months of rising tensions and threats from US President Donald Trump, who this week told the UN General Assembly that Cuba "is a failed state" and that it "will fall".
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🔮 For the moment, there is no indication that any unit has been ordered to deploy, and the document does not specify where the forces would be sent or what kind of operation they would take part in.

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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. asserted
network → consider → Cuba
The United States Army is reportedly taking preparatory steps for a possible operation involving Cuba, according to an exclusive published on Friday by CBS News, which obtained an internal Army message and spoke with several US officials familiar with the plans. uncertain
which → take → plans
The US Army Reserve is examining whether it can provide US Southern Command with Military Police forces, medical staff and other support units within a period of 90 to 120 days, according to the document reviewed by CBS News. uncertain
it → examine → News
The internal message does not explicitly mention Cuba. asserted
message → mention → Cuba
However, several US officials told the outlet, on condition of anonymity, that the request forms part of the military planning the United States is carrying out in relation to the island. asserted
States → tell → island
For the moment, there is no indication that any unit has been ordered to deploy, and the document does not specify where the forces would be sent or what kind of operation they would take part in. asserted
they → be → part
Medical, logistics and military police units According to the US network, the document requests information on the availability of six types of units that could be placed under the authority of US Southern Command, which is responsible for US military operations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. uncertain
which → accord → America
These include units specialising in logistics, transport, maintenance, fuel and supplies, as well as an engineer battalion. asserted
These → include → logistics
The request also covers a medical brigade, teams capable of providing emergency surgery and treatment for wounded troops close to deployed forces, and a Military Police brigade, typically used for security, detention and other policing tasks. asserted
request → cover → security
A Southern Command spokesman contacted by CBS News declined to give details of possible movements or deployment timelines for operational security reasons, and said the command continually assesses military needs within its area of responsibility. 'A small neighbouring country' posing no threat The report comes after months of rising tensions and threats from US President Donald Trump, who this week told the UN General Assembly that Cuba "is a failed state" and that it "will fall". asserted
it → contact → Assembly
Meanwhile, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated in an interview with NBC News on Friday that the United States "will never be able to find justification" for launching a military attack against Cuba, and he dismissed the idea that the island would suffer the same fate as Venezuela asserted
island → state → Venezuela
: "The U.S. government will never be able to find justification or any reason whatsoever to launch a military attack against a small neighbouring country that in no way poses a threat to its national security," he asserted. asserted
he → find → security
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