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Trump Says Cuba Operation Is ‘Possible’ as U.S. Intensifies Pressure

The president’s remark heightens concern that stepped-up sanctions, a DOJ indictment of Raúl Castro and military moves could trigger a humanitarian collapse or wider conflict.