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Senator Graham: Trump Targets Cuba After Iran Strikes

3/5/2026

Summary

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Senator Lindsey Graham says U.S. President Donald Trump is targeting Cuba next after recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
He praises Trump's foreign policy, saying it mirrors Ronald Reagan's goals.
Graham says the Iranian regime is collapsing after Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination.
He argues Cuba's communist government is vulnerable and tensions rose after Trump's executive order tightening sanctions.
Some GOP critics call him a warmongering fool.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, President Ronald Reagan adopted the Reagan Doctrine, which aimed to counter Soviet influence by supporting anti-communist movements globally, notably the Contras in Nicaragua, receiving over $100 million in aid. This aggressive stance marked a shift from détente and intensified the Cold War. Today, parallels are drawn between Reagan's policies and contemporary approaches to Cuba, highlighting the enduring impact of U.S. foreign policy on global politics.

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Story summary

Senator Lindsey Graham says U.S. President Donald Trump is targeting Cuba next after recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
He praises Trump's foreign policy, saying it mirrors Ronald Reagan's goals.
Graham says the Iranian regime is collapsing after Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination.
He argues Cuba's communist government is vulnerable and tensions rose after Trump's executive order tightening sanctions.
Some GOP critics call him a warmongering fool.

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