The Pentagon has been weighing Cuba operation scenarios, including an air assault led by the 101st Airborne Division, with planning sessions in late June; officials emphasize these are routine and do not indicate a decision by President Donald Trump. The administration continues to apply political, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Havana, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio advocating a peaceful transition to a technocrat-led government. U.S. sanctions have tightened around state and military entities like GAESA to curb funding for the regime. Officials caution that much of the United States’ offensive capabilities are currently focused elsewhere, making a Cuba action unlikely in the near term. The discussions reflect a broader push for diplomatic options while acknowledging Cuba’s leadership resistance to reform. These developments come as senior officials note ongoing efforts to pressure the regime through sanctions and diplomacy rather than immediate military action.