‘We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon’, Trump says

Al Jazeera
March 18, 2026
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Trump administration demands Cuban leadership change while pressing Iran policy.

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President Trump said the administration will take unspecified action toward Cuba "very soon," signaling a shift in policy toward the island nation. Trump and Secretary of State are demanding a change in Cuba's leadership as part of a broader administration hardline on adversarial regimes. The statement comes as the Trump administration is simultaneously engaged in escalating tensions with Iran, suggesting a more aggressive posture across multiple adversarial nations in the region. The vague language about Cuba—without specific details on military, economic, or diplomatic measures—leaves unclear what form any action might take. Cuba policy has long divided Republicans and Democrats, with the Trump administration historically favoring hardline approaches including sanctions and isolation.

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