Trump says Cuba is going to fail 'within a short period of time'
Donald Trump warned that Cuba could be “next” after Iran operations, calling it a failing country. He said the US would step in to assist, particularly supporting Cuban Americans.
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 07:32 | 30 March 2026
US President Donald Trump reiterated Sunday that Cuba is "next" after the military operation against Iran and the Caribbean island nation will fail soon.
"Cuba is going to be next," Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to Washington, DC.
He called Cuba "a mess."
"It's a failing country, and they're going to be next. Within a short period of time, it's going to fail, and we will be there to help it out. We'll be there to help our great Cuban Americans out," he added.
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