Trump assured that he could 'take control' of Cuba after finishing his agenda with Iran

US President Donald Trump once again referred to Cuba, assuring that he could take control of the island 'in a very short time,' after finishing his actions in Iran.

Trump assured that he could 'take control' of Cuba after finishing his agenda with Iran

TL;DR

  • Donald Trump claimed he could "take control" of Cuba very soon, after finishing actions in Iran.
  • He suggested deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln near Cuba would cause a citizen uprising and surrender.
  • The US administration announced new sanctions to pressure the Cuban government economically.
  • Cuba is considered an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US national security.
  • Cuba called for mass mobilizations on May 1st to "defend the homeland" against US threats.
  • The proximity of Cuba to Florida adds sensitivity to US-Cuba relations.