Trump sells Iran war at Saudi investment forum in Miami, warning Cuba is ‘next’

The Hill
by Julia Manchester
March 27, 2026
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Trump told Saudi investors U.S. achieved military victories against Iran and signaled Cuba as next potential target.

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President Trump told a Saudi business forum in Miami on Friday that the United States has achieved military victories against Iran and signaled Cuba as a potential next target for U.S. action. The remarks, delivered to an audience of Gulf investors, mixed Middle East policy with broader Western Hemisphere concerns, reflecting the administration's dual focus on regional adversaries. Trump's public positioning of Cuba as a follow-up priority signals potential escalation of U.S. pressure on the island nation, which has long been a focus of Republican foreign policy. The statement to a Saudi audience underscores the administration's effort to maintain regional partnerships while advancing its broader strategic agenda. The remarks come as Trump has already taken aggressive postures toward Iran and signals willingness to expand U.S. confrontation across multiple theaters.

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