Trump Says Iran Strike and Cuba Action May Follow

President Donald Trump told a Fort Myers, Florida, rally on Friday that the U.S. would take Cuba on its way back from Iran.

• Trump said a ship would stop about 50 yards off Cuba's coast.
• He said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would then go in to finish.
• The administration already imposed an oil blockade on Cuba.
• Trump said oil prices were falling; reported market data showed them rising.

Why it matters: The comments put Cuba back in view as a possible U.S. target. They come amid an ongoing conflict with Iran that has raised fuel costs.

• Oil hit a five-month high Thursday and rose again Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
• A longtime Rubio acquaintance told the Guardian Rubio has long sought action on Cuba.

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What’s next: No formal Cuba policy step has been reported following the rally remarks.

• Markets are watching for renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and attacks on Saudi energy sites.
• Whether Trump's Cuba remarks reflect actual plans or rally rhetoric.
• What role Rubio would play in any Cuba action.