Trending Now - Trump Signals Interest in Cuba After Iran Focus

WHO:

President Donald Trump

President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba

WHAT:

Trump stated that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action.

Trump said, "Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do."

Trump indicated that the U.S. would address Iran before focusing on Cuba.

Cuba confirmed it has opened talks with U.S. officials.

Cuba is facing one of its most severe economic crises in decades, exacerbated by disruptions in imported oil.

WHERE:

United States

Cuba

WHEN:

Trump's comments were made on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Díaz-Canel's statement regarding talks was made on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Trump made a statement about Cuba potentially being subject to a "friendly takeover" on Monday, March 9, 2026.

WHY:

The talks are aimed at finding solutions to bilateral differences between the U.S. and Cuba.

Cuba's economic crisis has led to rolling electricity outages and limited public services.

HOW:

The negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba are being conducted through dialogue.

U.S. officials have suggested that any easing of pressure would depend on political and economic concessions from Havana.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 07:20 UTC)

On Sunday, March 15, President Trump announced that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other actions, stating that Cuba is eager to negotiate. This comes as Cuba confirmed it has opened talks with U.S. officials amid one of its most severe economic crises in decades, which has led to rolling electricity outages and limited public services. Trump also indicated that the U.S. would first address issues with Iran before turning its focus to Cuba, highlighting the ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving bilateral differences.