Trump says US will turn to Cuba after Iran operations
US President Donald Trump announced plans to shift US foreign policy focus to Cuba after concluding operations in Iran, suggesting potential military and diplomatic actions against the island nation. He made the remarks during a Republican Party event. Trump stated that US Navy ships returning from Iran would pass near Cuba, with one stopping approximately 50 yards offshore. He indicated Secretary of State Marco Rubio would lead the diplomatic and political settlement process, hinting at possible military operations. Rubio addressed Cuban citizens on social media, urging them to act and cooperate confidentially with the CIA to achieve change. Cuba has begun arming its population amid reported US military buildup near its shores, while US authorities have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 incident.