Trump threatens Cuba with warship deployment as talks continue

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President Donald Trump suggested US warships returning from the war with Iran could stop near Cuba, threatening military action if negotiations fail, ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking at a Florida rally, Trump said a ship could stop 50 yards off Cuba's coast before Secretary of State Marco Rubio negotiates a deal, warning of "another little Epic Fury" if talks falter. Cuba's Foreign Minister rejected the threats, citing hostile US ambitions. Rubio urged Cubans to seek change through a "discreet partnership with the CIA," while US-Cuban diplomatic talks continue amid fresh sanctions. Cuba faces a severe economic crisis since 2020, with power cuts, shortages, and mass emigration.


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