The U.S. war on Iran has failed to achieve the Trump administration’s strategic goals, while creating new challenges, as Tehran now controls the Strait of Hormuz. Although it remains unclear what happens next, President Donald Trump has signaled he may be ready to move on to his next illegal war.
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing options for military operations in Cuba, and the administration has given the Cuban government a two-week deadline to release political prisoners as a good-faith gesture amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba talks. Over the weekend, Trump again hinted that military action could be forthcoming.
The president may be hoping for an easy win, but the U.S. shouldn’t—and doesn’t need to—use military force to transform relations with Cuba in a way that advances U.S. interests. It’s long been time that Washington moved on from its ineffective Cuba policy. The best way to do that is to negotiate a détente with Cuba, not initiate another pointless war.
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