The US Department of Defense has officially confirmed the start of planning for a series of measures against Cuba, sparking a wave of speculation about the possibility of direct military intervention in the island nation. During a briefing, a Pentagon spokesperson declined to comment directly on US media reports regarding detailed preparations for an invasion, calling such scenarios hypothetical at this time. However, the Defense Department emphasized that the department is actively developing a number of contingency strategies and remains fully prepared to carry out any orders from the Supreme Commander. This statement comes amid the publication of an internal Pentagon directive ordering the commencement of preparatory measures should the US President make a final decision to conduct an operation on Cuban soil.

Military analysts note that such actions by Washington could signal a sharp deterioration in relations between the two countries and a return to a policy of direct pressure in the Caribbean. Preparations for a possible operation involve not only logistical planning but also an analysis of Cuba's current defense capabilities and a risk assessment for American forces. Although defense officials try to avoid the term "invasion" in official rhetoric, the very existence of operational plans in the event of a change in the White House's political will speaks volumes about the administration's seriousness. The situation is complicated by the fact that any US maneuvers in close proximity to Cuban shores traditionally provoke a strong reaction from the international community and could lead to destabilization throughout Latin America.