President Trump’s hawkish rhetoric about influencing Iran’s leadership and comments predicting regime change in Cuba are increasing the risk of concrete actions and diplomatic fallout. The administration’s memo on pressuring Cuba’s medical missions shows those words are being matched by planned diplomatic and legal tactics, reinforcing his public calls for regime change. Cuba’s deputy foreign minister has publicly warned of national military readiness in response to perceived U.S. threats, a development that raises the prospect of sharper defensive measures and complicates de‑escalation efforts.
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