Rubio Says Trump Seeks Cuba Deal, but Odds Are "Not High" After Castro Indictment
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Updated · PBS NewsHour · May 21
Rubio Says Trump Seeks Cuba Deal, but Odds Are "Not High" After Castro Indictment
16 articles · Updated · PBS NewsHour · May 21
Marco Rubio said Trump still prefers a peaceful negotiated settlement with Cuba, but judged the chances of reaching one as "not high" after Raúl Castro was indicted on terrorism charges this week.
Castro's indictment has fueled speculation that U.S. military action could be nearing, though Rubio declined to discuss how Washington might try to enforce the charges.
Cuba has "always" been a U.S. national security threat, Rubio said, citing Russian and Chinese intelligence presences on the island as a key reason for Washington's hard line.
Rubio also said Iran talks show "good signs," but warned Tehran's plan to toll the Strait of Hormuz would make any diplomatic deal unfeasible and said Trump still has "other options."
With former Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted, what is the U.S. endgame beyond simply removing the old guard?
After a 12-week war, can diplomacy stop Iran from weaponizing its remaining nuclear material and knowledge?