Trump Floats Cuba Stop After Iran as Rubio Urges CIA Ties

President Donald Trump said the United States could turn its attention to Cuba after dealing with Iran, describing a possible stop by U.S. ships near the island and saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be sent to complete a deal. Rubio separately urged Cubans seeking political change to work discreetly with the CIA. Trump made the remarks at a rally in the Fort Myers area of Florida on October 23. He said ships returning from Iran could pass Cuba, with one stopping about 50 yards off the coast, before Rubio was sent ashore to “finish up the deal.” Trump did not identify the proposed agreement or say that a military or diplomatic operation had been approved. Rubio’s post on X called on Cubans seeking “positive change” to seize the moment through what he described as a “discrete partnership with the CIA.” He cited failed promises, corruption and privileges enjoyed by a few. He did not describe a specific operation or explain what cooperation with the intelligence agency would involve. The two remarks came as the Trump administration has maintained pressure on Cuba. Trump has previously said he expected Washington and Havana to reach an agreement and suggested military...