The analyses are said to have begun in early May when the United States was tracking a Russian-flagged oil tanker heading towards Cuba, according to two sources with insight into the channel.
Now it is also reported that work is underway to develop various military options for U.S. President Donald Trump to consider. The intelligence reports will show possible chain reactions in addition to immediate consequences, according to the information.
At the same time, as recently as Wednesday, Trump downplayed the likelihood of a possible escalation in Cuba. This came after the U.S. filed charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
"No, there will be no escalation. I don't think there needs to be," he told reporters.
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