Trump floats U.S. warship stop near Cuba after Iran deployment
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President Donald Trump told a South Florida rally that U.S. warships returning from the Iran war could stop near Cuba, reviving his suggestion of interventionist action against the island nation. Trump made the remark in response to a shouted question, proposing a ship stop 50 yards off Cuba's coast and sending Secretary of State Marco Rubio to "finish up the deal." He previously threatened military intervention, and Rubio posted that Cubans seeking change could partner with the CIA. The comments come days before midterm elections, amid voter concerns over Iran war impacts on prices. Cuba faces an economic crisis with blackouts and shortages, while the U.S. has imposed sanctions and clashed with Havana at the United Nations.