Trump threatens military action against Cuba amid CIA-linked hostile overflights and reports that Cuba is acquiring attack drones from Iran.
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Updated Jul 17
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Trump threatens military action against Cuba amid CIA-linked hostile overflights and reports that Cuba is acquiring attack drones from Iran.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump plans a potential military operation against Cuba as of September 25, 2026.Sub-event
- The CIA establishes a covert influence task force targeting Cuba, coinciding with US sanctions and energy blockades.Sub-event
101st Airborne Division considered for airborne assault against Cuba.1 source
Trump threatens military action against Cuba, which is involved in drone acquisitions from Iran.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Central Intelligence Agency
national foreign intelligence agency of the United States
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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