Trump Says ‘Cuba Is Next’ After Iran, Havana Warns of Possible US Aggression
By Tahir Shah :
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Cuba could be the next target of US action after Iran, raising fresh tensions between Washington and Havana.
Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Trump praised what he described as the success of recent US military operations in Venezuela and Iran, before making the remark about Cuba.
“And Cuba is next, by the way,” Trump said during the speech, before quickly adding: “But pretend I didn’t say that. Please, media, please disregard that statement.”
Cuba Preparing for Possible Conflict
Cuba has reacted cautiously but firmly to the comments.
Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said the country is preparing for the possibility of US military aggression.
“Our military is always prepared, and in fact it is preparing these days for the possibility of US military aggression,” he said in an interview, adding that Cuba would be naive not to consider the risk given current global tensions.
He also questioned why the United States would launch military action against a neighbouring country, saying such an invasion would have no justification.
Washington Steps Up Pressure
The remarks come as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently criticised Cuba’s leadership, saying the government was incapable of fixing the country’s severe economic problems and that new leadership was needed.
Cuba has been struggling with a deep economic and energy crisis, worsened by reduced oil supplies and a tightening US blockade targeting fuel shipments to the island.
Longstanding Rivalry
Relations between the United States and Cuba have remained hostile for more than six decades, dating back to the Cold War era.
Recent tensions have escalated further amid Washington’s broader regional strategy following its intervention in Venezuela and growing confrontation with Iran.
Despite Trump’s comments, officials on both sides have acknowledged that communication channels remain open, and negotiations have been discussed to prevent further escalation.
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