{"id":350420,"date":"2026-06-08T18:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/first-venezuela-then-iran-why-cuba-is-donald-trumps-next-target\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T18:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:00:22","slug":"first-venezuela-then-iran-why-cuba-is-donald-trumps-next-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/first-venezuela-then-iran-why-cuba-is-donald-trumps-next-target\/","title":{"rendered":"First Venezuela, then Iran. Why Cuba is Donald Trump\u2019s next target"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/ngKpsPWOvw8\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"First Venezuela, then Iran. 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We look at whether increased pressure on Havana could lead to regime change, a \u201cfriendly takeover\u201d, further economic isolation, or a worsening humanitarian situation.  <\/p>\n<p>Featuring expert analysis from ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers and Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history at the University of Florida, the video breaks down the political, military and economic factors shaping the relationship between Washington and Havana.  <\/p>\n<p>In this video:<br \/>\nWhy Cuba remains a major focus of US foreign policy<br \/>\nThe role of sanctions, embargoes and oil supplies<br \/>\nHow events in Venezuela and Iran influence the debate<br \/>\nTrump\u2019s potential options for dealing with Cuba<br \/>\nThe risks of military intervention, blockade or regime change<br \/>\nWhat the future could hold for the Cuban people and the Cuban government  <\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to ITV News for more in-depth explainers, analysis and international reporting. <\/p>\n<p>#cuba  #donaldtrump  #itvnews<br \/>\n\u2022 Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2lOHmNj<br \/>\n\u2022 Get breaking news and more stories at http:\/\/www.itv.com\/news<\/p>\n<p>Follow ITV News on TikTok https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@itvnews?lang=en<br \/>\nFollow ITV News on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itvnews\/<br \/>\nFollow ITV News on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/itvnews\/<br \/>\nFollow ITV News on X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/itvnews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this ITV News explainer, we examine why tensions between the United States and Cuba are escalating, how Donald Trump\u2019s approach to foreign policy has fuelled speculation about Cuba\u2019s future, and what options could be on the table for Washington. 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