US raises threat of military action against Cuba
The United States has escalated its military threats against Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeling the country a national security threat due to its connections with Russia and China. President Donald Trump indicated that he may be the president to take decisive action against Cuba, amid rising tensions and recent sanctions. Cuban officials have condemned these threats, asserting that they are unfounded and could lead to unnecessary violence.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Cuba poses a national security threat due to its ties with Russia and China.
- ▪President Donald Trump suggested he might be the one to take military action against Cuba.
- ▪Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized Rubio's statements as lies intended to provoke military aggression.
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News|ConflictUS raises threat of military action against CubaSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat to the US.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUnited States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have issued renewed threats of military action against Cuba [File: Kylie Cooper/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have issued new threats of military action against Cuba.Rubio told reporters late on Thursday that Cuba has been a national security threat for years because of its ties to US adversaries Russia and China,…
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