INTERNATIONAL — March 28, 2026
Trump Warns Cuba Could Be Washington's Next Target
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Cuba it could be Washington's next target after military actions against Venezuela and Iran, stating "Cuba’s next" at a Miami forum. The comments coincide with Cuba's acute energy crisis and quiet U.S.-Cuban talks.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
MIAMI (Afghan Verified) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Cuba could become Washington's next target, stating "Cuba’s next" during a speech at an investment forum in Miami.
The remarks follow recent U.S. military action against Venezuela and a month-long war with Iran. Trump highlighted his administration's strengthened military capabilities in the context of these operations.
Cuba is grappling with a severe economic and energy crisis, marked by the worst fuel shortages in years and repeated power grid failures. The shortages stem from the loss of Venezuelan oil supplies, exacerbated by U.S. pressure measures including an oil chokehold on the island nation. The Trump administration has tightened these restrictions while permitting limited fuel exports to Cuba's private sector.
The warning comes amid quiet contacts between Washington and Cuban officials in recent weeks. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged ongoing talks with the United States.
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Single source provides direct, on-record attribution with concrete details: named U.S. President Donald Trump quoted verbatim ('Cuba’s next') at a specific event (investment forum in Miami), making the core claim of the statement verifiable regardless of topic sensitivity. Additional attribution to named Cuban President Diaz-Canel.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: 'raising fears of a new regional crisis' and 'deepened public frustration' use emotional framing to heighten tension; 'revived old fears' evokes historical anxiety with mild advocacy for crisis potential.
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