'Now is the time': Rubio warns Cuba next after Iran, asks Cubans to join hands
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans to collaborate with intelligence agencies for positive change. He criticized the Cuban regime for corruption and unmet promises, suggesting this moment is crucial for action. The CIA later released a recruitment video encouraging Cubans to provide information discreetly. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump mentioned potential military actions…
President Donald Trump cautioned Iran on Friday of an impending military strike if Tehran fails to engage in diplomatic negotiations with the United States, predicting another "Epic Fury" similar to the initial US military operation. Trump mentioned the previous "Epic Fury" during a campaign rally in Florida and stated that if Iran behaved sensibly, the United States would agree to talks. However, he doubted Iran's willingness to engage in serious dialogue.
Trump also mentioned that returning US warships could pass by Cuba before sending Secretary of State Marco Rubio to negotiate with Iran. The president's threats extended to American officials, with a new intelligence report indicating that Iran had significantly increased efforts to target US diplomats in the Middle East. The report suggested that some plots against US diplomats were nearing advanced stages, according to Axios.
In addition to Iran's cyber threats, US officials expressed concerns about Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen potentially expanding attacks beyond Saudi Arabia to other countries in the region. The US state department announced a reduction in staffing at embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, citing threats from Iran and Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The reduced staffing levels did not result in the closure of these embassies, which remained open under "restricted operations" status.
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