Trump Suggests Military Intervention in Cuba and Iran
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 7:40 am – 2:03 pm AEST
Donald Trump revived proposals for military intervention in Cuba and Iran, suggesting U.S. warships could stop near Cuba after operations in the Middle East. He expressed skepticism about a swift resolution to the Iran conflict and continued to criticize Cuba's government.
What happened
- During a rally in Florida, President Donald Trump stated that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could make brief stops in Cuba en route home, a tactic he described as "one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast."
- He suggested this could be part of a new military operation against Iran, potentially facilitated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Trump previously advocated for intervention in Cuba, citing concerns about Iran's influence and the island nation's economic struggles.
- Rubio, in turn, advocated for immediate action, proposing a partnership with the CIA to achieve positive change in Cuba.
- Trump also characterized Cuba as a "failed state" and reiterated his intention to fundamentally alter the country's government.
- The proposals followed a period of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including recent attacks on Israel and Gulf states, and ongoing U.S. sanctions against Cuba.