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Trump Says U.S. Might “Have a Friendly Takeover of Cuba” Amid U.S. Fuel Blockade

HeadlineMar 02, 2026

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has condemned the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, saying, “The execrable act constitutes an unscrupulous violation of all norms of International Law and human dignity.” His remarks came as President Trump continued his threats against Cuba. On Friday, Trump said the United States may launch a so-called friendly takeover of the island.

President Donald Trump: “They’re in a big deal of trouble, as you know. They have no money. They have no anything right now. But they’re talking with us, and maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba.”

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