Trump Signals Focus on Cuba After Iran Conflict Amid Economic Pressures

US President Donald Trump stated that the US aims to conclude its conflict with Iran before focusing on Cuba, suggesting a potential regime change there. Trump highlighted Cuba's economic crisis worsened by a US energy blockade and praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio's role in Cuba policy. He claimed Cuba seeks negotiations with Washington, while Cuban authorities accuse the US of exacerbating their hardships. The US has intensified sanctions following Venezuela's leadership change, impacting Cuba's oil supplies and deepening its economic challenges.