Miami: U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that Cuba is the next target for the United States, during an investment conference in Miami. Trump praised the success of military operations in Venezuela and Iran and hinted at future actions against Cuba.
According to Thai News Agency, President Trump has not provided specific details regarding his plans for Cuba. However, he has consistently expressed that the Cuban government is experiencing a severe economic crisis and is on the verge of collapse. In recent weeks, the U.S. government has initiated negotiations with some Cuban leaders, while Trump has suggested the possibility of military action.
Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel confirmed ongoing negotiations with the United States to avoid potential military conflict. The Cuban economy is struggling due to disruptions in oil imports, crucial for power plants and transportation. The cessation of oil exports from Venezuela, a former major supplier, has exacerbated the situation. This followed the U.S. operation that led to the arrest of former Venezuelan leader Nicol¡s Maduro and the subsequent halt of oil exports to Cuba by the new Venezuelan government under U.S. pressure.
In early March, Trump mentioned the possibility of a "friendly" occupation of Cuba, though he later suggested that any such action might not be friendly.