WATCH: Trump suggests U.S. and Cuba will soon make a deal, after Rubio is 'finished' with Iran

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by Associated Press
March 5, 2026
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President Trump suggested a deal with Cuba is coming soon, after current diplomatic efforts with Iran conclude.

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President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that a deal between the U.S. and Cuba is anticipated in the near future. He stated that this diplomatic effort would commence after Secretary of State Marco Rubio concludes current engagements with Iran. Trump also mentioned a timeframe of "a couple of weeks" before shifting focus to Cuba. This announcement suggests a potential re-evaluation of U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Caribbean.

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