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TRUMP REVIVES THREAT OF US INTERVENTION IN CUBA AT FLORIDA RALLY
Trump's revived threat of US intervention in Cuba signals heightened geopolitical tension.
Context
What happened: At a South Florida rally, President Donald Trump revived the prospect of U.S. intervention in Cuba, suggesting warships returning from the Iran war could stop off the island's coast.
Why it matters: Trump and Rubio have previously raised the possibility of intervention, though Trump has said he expects a deal and that military action may not be necessary. Rubio has voiced doubts about reaching a diplomatic agreement, and the U.S. has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba's government.
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What changed
At a South Florida rally, President Donald Trump revived the prospect of U.S. intervention in Cuba, suggesting warships returning from the Iran war could stop off the island's coast.
Why it matters
Trump and Rubio have previously raised the possibility of intervention, though Trump has said he expects a deal and that military action may not be necessary. Rubio has voiced doubts about reaching a diplomatic agreement, and the U.S. has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba's government.