Trump Weighs Military Force to Resolve Cuba File Before Leaving Office
The US president sets the end of his term in January 2029 as the deadline to address Havana amid intensifying sanctions.
US President Donald Trump stated he is prepared to consider using military force against Cuba, setting a firm goal to settle the island's situation before his tenure ends in January 2029.
The remarks reflect a sharp escalation in Washington's posture toward Havana, following intensified economic measures, sanctions, and disruptions to fuel deliveries formerly sustained by Venezuelan oil agreements, even as Cuban officials maintain their preparedness to repel any aggression.
Speaking in a telephone interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt, Trump signaled that a military option will definitely be examined, while noting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to take a central role in guiding US policy regarding Havana.
أريد حسم ملف كوبا قبل أن أغادر منصبي
Trump linked his initiative to the concerns of Cuban emigrants living in the United States, declaring: "أريد حسم ملف كوبا قبل أن أغادر منصبي" [I want to resolve the Cuba file before I leave office], while stating: "أود أن أتمكن من فعل ذلك من أجل الناس، من أجل الكوبيين الذين جاؤوا إلى أمريكا بعد أن عوملوا معاملة سيئة للغاية" [I would like to be able to do that for the people, for the Cubans who came to America after having been treated very badly].
It remains an open question whether Washington's heightened stance will eventually translate into an armed intervention or remain confined to diplomatic and economic strangulation.
Al Jazeera and Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported this story.
