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The US has imposed new sanctions on Cuba's state oil company, Union Cuba-Petroleo, accusing it of seizing American assets. Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to the Castro family's alleged profiteering. The sanctions threaten to deepen Cuba's existing energy crisis, marked by rolling blackouts and fuel shortages.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten the US military base at Guantánamo Bay or American territory. The warning came during a visit to the base on February 22, as Washington escalates pressure on Havana with sanctions and oil restrictions. Reports that Cuba received military drones from Russia and Iran were denied by Havana.
Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba escalate as President Trump issues tough demands, tightening the embargo and reversing Obama-era policies. Despite severe economic pressure, Havana insists it will not yield, relying on support from Russia, China, and Venezuela.
U.S.-Cuba relations have escalated after reports that the Trump administration may seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. If confirmed, this would be the first criminal prosecution of a Cuban leader since 2015, heightening geopolitical tensions.
The US Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro, 94, over the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by an exile group, a move that comes amid Cuba's severe fuel crisis and rising bilateral tensions.
The Trump administration is moving to prosecute former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 shootdown of a humanitarian aircraft. The action marks an escalation as the U.S. enforces a fuel blockade and pushes for regime change on the island.
The White House is considering a military campaign to change the regime in Cuba, but diplomatic solutions remain the focus for now, according to Politico. Washington has urged Havana to undertake economic reforms and has indicated that some senior Cuban officials must resign. President Trump previously stated the U.S. could establish friendly control over Cuba.
The Republican-led US Senate blocked a resolution that would have prevented President Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without congressional approval. Senator Tim Kaine argued the US economic blockade constitutes an act of war. The vote was largely along party lines, with Republicans saying no hostile action is underway.
