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Trump states he could attack Cuba after Iran war

2 sources · 14 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Trump stated on Monday (13th) that the US could attack Cuba after the Iran conflict ends. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared he is willing to defend the country to the death if there is an American attack.

The United States has maintained an economic embargo against Cuba since 1962, which is a key factor in Cuban economic development. Cuba has historically prepared for the possibility of a U.S. attack, with leaders stating they are willing to defend the country.

1. What we know (5)

Trump made statements about Cuba on Monday, April 13

2 sources Opera Mundi Brasil de Fato

Trump stated the US could attack Cuba after the war with Iran ends

2 sources Opera Mundi Brasil de Fato

Trump criticized the Cuban government's administration

2 sources Opera Mundi Brasil de Fato

Miguel Díaz-Canel declared on Sunday (12th) he is willing to die defending Cuba

2 sources Opera Mundi Brasil de Fato

Díaz-Canel gave an interview to NBC News

2 sources Opera Mundi Brasil de Fato
2. Where coverage thins out (6)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (6)

The US has maintained an economic embargo against Cuba since 1962

Reported by: Opera Mundi
Did not cover: Brasil de Fato

José Cabañas Rodríguez commented on Cuban military preparedness

Reported by: Opera Mundi
Did not cover: Brasil de Fato

Trump announced in late March he would evaluate fuel shipments to Cuba case by case

Reported by: Brasil de Fato
Did not cover: Opera Mundi

Díaz-Canel's interview was on NBC's Meet the Press program

Reported by: Brasil de Fato
Did not cover: Opera Mundi

Trump spoke at a local press conference

Reported by: Opera Mundi
Did not cover: Brasil de Fato

Trump spoke at the White House

Reported by: Brasil de Fato
Did not cover: Opera Mundi
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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