President Donald Trump recently cast a spotlight on Cuba, suggesting a new “project” for the Caribbean island. This potential initiative, he indicated, would unfold “after the war against Iran” – a scenario described in the original report as involving US and Israeli attacks and the death of Iran’s supreme leader. While the specifics of this “project” remain unstated, Trump shared his belief that it’s “just a question of time” before many “unbelievable people are going to be going back to Cuba.”
His remarks were made at a White House reception, where he particularly highlighted the efforts of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Praising Rubio, the Miami-born son of Cuban immigrants, Trump stated, “You’ve been doing a fantastic job on a place called Cuba,” reinforcing the administration’s strong focus on the communist-ruled nation.
Cuba is currently grappling with severe economic strain, largely due to a stringent US energy blockade. This measure, enacted after the US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro (a key oil supplier to Cuba), has crippled the island’s fuel stocks. Since January 9, Cuba hasn’t imported any oil, leading to widespread shortages, curtailed airline flights, and a deepening of its long-running economic crisis. For ordinary Cubans, this means daily struggles and increased uncertainty.
Many on the island fear they could be the next target for US foreign intervention, especially given the context of the previously mentioned, hypothetical conflict with Iran. Both President Trump and Secretary Rubio have been vocal about their desire for a change in Havana’s leadership. As Cuba navigates its current hardships, the possibility of further US action looms large, leaving its future direction in question.
Source: https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Mar-2026/trump-says-question-time-us-turns-cuba
