Trump Claims US Could Take Control of Cuba ‘Almost Immediately’

The US president suggested a single aircraft carrier could force a Cuban surrender after the war with Iran ends, as Washington imposes new sanctions and a naval blockade on the island. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump cheers supporters after speaking about taxes and Social Security in The Villages, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States could take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” describing the island nation as being “in trouble”, Fox News reported. Speaking to reporters, the president linked potential future actions against Havana to the ongoing war with Iran, noting that Washington must first “finish one thing” before shifting focus to Cuba. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Trump outlined a scenario where a US aircraft carrier could move from the Middle East to the Cuban coast, suggesting that such a demonstration of force alone would compel the Cuban government to capitulate. While the White House did not clarify if these remarks reflect official policy, the administration has already implemented a naval blockade of the island, which is currently struggling with massive power outages due to severe fuel and energy shortages. Simultaneously, according to Bloomberg , Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions against high-ranking Cuban officials and entities accused of supporting the regime’s security forces, corruption, or human rights violations. This move grants the State Department and Treasury expanded powers to enforce tighter economic restrictions. The escalation follows reports from the US State Department indicating that Cuba may be complicit in Russia’s war against Ukraine. An unclassified report sent to Congress estimated that between 1,000 and 5,000 Cuban nationals are fighting for Moscow , making them one of the largest identifiable groups of foreign fighters supporting Russian operations. Other Topics of Interest Pentagon Considers Withdrawing 5,000 Troops From Germany Over Iran Tensions The potential withdrawal of US forces follows President Trump’s frustration with European allies, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, over their lack of support in the conflict with Iran. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has rejected the mounting US pressure, warning that there is “no justification” for an attack and stating that the country will defend itself. This confrontation marks one of the gravest tests for the Cuban political system since the 1959 revolution, as the nation faces synchronized economic hardship and the threat of direct military confrontation .