# US likely to opt for sanctions instead of military action against Cuba — agency

https://mins.news/en/item/22487

- TASS, 2026-08-14 18:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173557

> The US administration has apparently chosen tougher economic and sanctions pressure on Cuba rather than military force to change its government, Bloomberg reports. Washington reportedly plans to cut off Cuba’s revenue sources and intensify internal strife to create conditions for talks, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said all options, including military action, remain under consideration.

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