Politico: Donald Trump is considering a military intervention in Cuba, amid the failure of sanctions and growing frustration from the White House.

American officials, including the leader at the White House, are increasingly frustrated by the ineffectiveness of economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure on the Cuban government. According to POLITICO, there is serious discussion about the possibility of military action against Cuba, with options ranging from limited airstrikes to extensive operations aimed at destabilizing the regime. The U.S. Southern Command has already begun to develop attack plans, although a final decision has not yet been made.

Air traffic around Cuba has increased significantly, and experts suggest that this could indicate an imminent attack, considering previous changes in Venezuela and Iran. The Trump administration has intensified pressure on Cuba, cutting off Venezuelan oil supplies and labeling the Cuban government a threat. Negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba have been conditioned on the resignation of President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and threats of a military operation have been left to linger.