US Defense Secretary Hegseth warned Cuba that all military options remain available, asserting Cuban forces lack capacity to resist, amid escalating tensions and Pentagon review of potential military scenarios.
The US accuses Cuba of infiltrating the US government and aiding left-wing terrorism on American soil.
Cuba's foreign minister told the UN that the US embargo inflicted record eight billion dollars in damage over one year, with Pakistan and most nations urging its end despite Washington's opposition and declining international support.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slams US sanctions policy against Cuba at the UN General Assembly.
Cuba's foreign minister says U.S. talks show no progress while sanctions devastate the island's economy, causing severe shortages affecting nine million residents, though Cuba remains open to dialogue based on mutual respect and non-interference.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated negotiations with the United States show no progress, citing U.S. sanctions worsening humanitarian conditions, while Havana remains open to dialogue despite Washington's coercive measures and threats.
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32, prompting global leaders to offer condolences and aid.
The US sanctioned Cuba's state oil company Cupet over alleged expropriated assets and energy weaponization, escalating economic pressure that analysts warn will deepen humanitarian crises and potentially trigger mass migration from the island nation.
Pete Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons that could strike the US homeland.
The US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel amid food shortages and blackouts.
The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Diaz-Canel and Castro family members Thursday, escalating Trump's pressure campaign that includes fuel embargoes causing 22-hour power outages and humanitarian crisis on the island.
The US has significantly escalated military pressure on Cuba by deploying the USS Nimitz carrier strike group, multiple warships, surveillance aircraft, and expanding operations from regional bases, amid rising tensions over Cuba's fuel shortage and alleged security threats from Russian and Chinese ties.
President Trump and Secretary Rubio escalated US-Cuba tensions by threatening military action, citing national security concerns over Cuba's ties with Russia and China, while imposing new sanctions and increasing Caribbean military presence amid rejected diplomatic prospects.
The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has threatened military action against Cuba, citing national security concerns over its ties to Russia and China, while implementing sanctions and deploying military forces in the Caribbean region.
The United States renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba, alleging Havana blocks critical assistance amid severe blackouts and fuel shortages, while Cuban officials deny receiving the proposal and blame US sanctions for their economic crisis.
The US charges former Cuban president Raul Castro with murder and conspiracy.
Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted for murder by the US.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated all options, including military intervention, remain available for addressing Cuba while emphasizing US military superiority and strengthening regional security partnerships against rival powers in Latin America.
Cuba slams new US sanctions as aggression against its people, targeting tourism and economy.
Cuba's Foreign Minister denounced the US embargo as "ruthless" at the UN General Assembly, citing record $8 billion in damages over March 2025 to February 2026, while support for lifting the blockade weakened with 136 votes favoring debate discussion compared to previous higher majorities.
Cuba rallies UN support against the US blockade, citing $8 billion in damages from March 2025 to February 2026.
The Trump State Department instructed US embassies to pressure UN member nations to block a July 7 General Assembly debate on America's economic sanctions against Cuba, according to a leaked diplomatic cable from Secretary Marco Rubio.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reported stalled negotiations with the Trump administration, citing constant US threats and coercive measures while accusing Washington of obstructing a UN debate on its decades-long trade embargo against Cuba.
Cuba denounces new US sanctions targeting state-run firms and a Castro family member.
The US sanctioned Cuba's state oil company Cupet, citing stolen American assets and energy weaponization, though experts warn the measures will deepen the island's humanitarian crisis and potentially trigger mass migration.
Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuban President Diaz-Canel and government entities, prompting him to vow continued resistance against what Havana calls deliberate economic blockade escalation, intensifying decades-long bilateral tensions amid Trump's signals of tougher Cuba policy.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed Monday that Cuba's energy crisis has become a formal diplomatic agenda item between Moscow and Washington, marking an escalation in superpower negotiations over the island amid U.S. oil embargo pressures.
Cuba pursues dialogue with the US, but not at any cost, says Thứ trưởng Josefina Vidal.
The US threatens military action against Cuba, citing national security concerns.
President Trump announced plans to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and deploy 5,000 US troops to Poland, while Washington sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals and Ukraine struck Russian border regions, escalating geopolitical tensions globally.
The US indicts Cuba's former leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.
The US charges former Cuban president Raul Castro with murder and conspiracy.
The Trump administration is expected to criminally charge 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro for a 1996 incident where Cuban jets downed exile planes, killing four, intensifying pressure on Cuba's communist government amid escalating U.S. sanctions.
Cuba's foreign minister rejected U.S. human trafficking accusations as slanderous fabrication, countering that Havana warned Washington about smuggling operations in U.S. territory during 2022-2024 migration talks that went unanswered.
Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that U.S. talks show no progress, citing American sanctions causing deaths and economic collapse affecting nine million residents, while accusing Washington of threats and coercion despite Havana's openness to dialogue.
Cuba's Foreign Minister denounced the US embargo at the UN General Assembly, citing record $8 billion damages over one year, while most regional blocs supported lifting restrictions despite Washington's diplomatic pressure and weakening international consensus.
Cuba denounces the US blockade at the UN, calling it "cruel" and "ruthless" collective punishment.
US sanctions on Cuba ‘crime against humanity’: FM
Countries worldwide are sending aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused deaths and destruction.
The US targets Cuba's mining sector with sanctions, affecting China-linked supply chains.
Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned the U.S. energy blockade for paralyzing international aid distribution, with 170 containers worth $6.3 million in medical supplies and essentials stuck at ports, highlighting sanctions' extraterritorial impact on humanitarian operations.
US Targets Cuban President with Economic Sanctions Amid Fuel Crisis
The United States sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife, Castro family members, and five government entities, escalating pressure on Cuba's communist leadership amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana.
US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay to discuss security issues.
Trump administration escalates pressure on Cuba, designating it a national security threat while signaling possible military action, as Secretary Rubio declares diplomatic resolution "not high" and imposes fresh sanctions amid ongoing US oil blockade.
Trump will force the situation in Cuba until he gets what he wants, according to a BBC reporter.
The US indicts Cuba's former leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.
Former Cuban President Raul Castro is charged with murder in the US.
The US indicts 94-year-old former Cuban President Raul Castro on murder charges.