President Donald Trump said Friday during remarks in Florida that the United States would take over Cuba “almost immediately,” suggesting an aircraft carrier could be positioned offshore after the conflict in Iran.

[…]

While the president’s comments appeared partly joking, they followed concrete policy action in the form of broadened sanctions.

  • Akasazh@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    14 hours ago

    With Maduro and the first Iran bombings they worked because there was the element of surprise.

    If the Cubans have any braincells they will be prepared.

    • jobbies@lemmy.zip
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      13
      ·
      14 hours ago

      They’ve been under threat for a long time. I’m sure they’re prepared.

    • rwrwefwef@sh.itjust.works
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      13 hours ago

      They don’t have much to prepare. Can’t prepare much without power, let alone lights. Night-vision capable forces would have a field day.