Trump signals shift to Cuba after Iran talks at FII summit President Donald Trump indicated during a speech at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute Summit in Miami Beach that the U.S. will redirect its focus to Cuba following recent negotiations with Iran. Speaking at the Faena Forum, Trump mentioned that while the administration has made progress in resolving tensions with Iran, the next target would be Cuba. He added, “Cuba is next, by the way. But pretend I didn’t say that,” urging the media to disregard the remark. The president emphasized the importance of securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil, during discussions with Iran. He stated that the U.S. is negotiating to ensure the strait remains open, calling it a “strategic priority.” Trump also criticized NATO’s absence from the negotiations, claiming it was a “tremendous mistake” that could save the U.S. billions in defense spending. “We spent hundreds of billions of dollars a year on NATO,” he said, suggesting the alliance’s involvement was unnecessary given Iran’s actions. Trump further highlighted the economic implications of the conflict, noting that Iran has imposed heavy tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He reiterated the U.S. commitment to maintaining control over critical maritime routes, stating, “We’re going to have control of anything we want.” The remarks came amid ongoing tensions with Iran, with the administration reportedly working to de-escalate the situation while addressing domestic political challenges. The speech followed reports of U.S. military actions in the region, including an Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field, which Trump framed as a necessary response to Iranian aggression.#nato #donald_trump #strait_of_hormuz #future_investment_initiative #faena_forum
