Trump questioned the need for a military operation in Cuba

The US hopes to make a deal with Cuba, said US President Donald Trump. According to him, the US military operation on the island will not be necessary to resolve the conflict.

“Cuba has suffered serious setbacks. We want to help Cuba, Trump told reporters. He called the goal of "opening the island" to Americans and added that many U.S. citizens of Cuban descent want to return to their homeland.

Since the beginning of 2026, the US authorities have consistently imposed restrictions against Cuba: duties on oil suppliers to the country and sanctions on Cuban high-ranking officials. Donald Trump has said he wants to change the state system on the island. According to CBS News, the Pentagon is studying logistics to prepare for a potential military operation.