Trump Jokes U.S. Navy Will Takeover Cuba 'Almost Immediately' On Way Back From Iran
On May 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump made a joke during a trip to Iran, suggesting the U.S. Navy would take over Cuba 'almost immediately' on its return. The remarks came amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba, with Washington imposing new sanctions and Havana condemning them as collective punishment. The comments were interpreted as a veiled threat of potential military action against Cuba.
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The Trump administration is in the midst of a monthslong campaign to press the Cuban government to make dramatic reforms
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Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.
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