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Lindsey Graham says 'Cuba is next' as U.S. leaders signal possible intervention

Mar 11th 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham told Fox News the United States will move against Cuba after the Iran conflict, echoing Trump statements and coming amid U.S. measures that have reduced Venezuela to Cuba oil flows.

  • On Fox News, Sen. Lindsey Graham said "the liberation of Cuba is upon us" and held up a "Free Cuba" hat.
  • Graham praised President Trump as the "greatest commander-in-chief of all time" and urged swift victories in conflicts.
  • President Trump has issued vague threats about Cuba and said Marco Rubio could lead U.S. efforts there after the Iran conflict ends.
  • The administration cut Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba after Nicolás Maduro was removed from power, contributing to fuel shortages and islandwide blackouts.