US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could launch another military operation against Iran, while saying the United States would turn its attention to Cuba once the conflict with Tehran is settled.
Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday, October 23, as the war with Iran continued to put pressure on global energy markets and fuel prices.
“We may do another little Epic Fury,” Trump told the crowd, referring to the name used by the US military for its campaign against Iran. He did not provide details about the possible operation or explain what conditions would trigger further attacks.
The warning comes amid continued uncertainty over the future of the conflict. Trump has made varying statements about when the war could end, at times suggesting it could be brought to a close quickly while also raising the possibility of further military action.
Earlier this month, he said the United States would not launch another attack on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. His latest remarks have renewed questions about Washington’s next steps, although they do not confirm that a new strike has been ordered.
Iran has also warned that any renewed US-Israeli attacks could trigger a broader response across the region. Iranian officials have threatened critical infrastructure and warned that a wider confrontation could disrupt energy supplies, communications networks and international trade.
The conflict has already contributed to higher oil and gas prices, creating economic and political pressure in the United States ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump also used Friday’s rally to signal that Cuba would become a focus of his administration after the Iran conflict is resolved.
“We’ll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran,” he said, adding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be sent to “finish up the deal.” Trump also suggested that US naval forces returning from the Middle East could stop near the Cuban coast.
The comments did not establish a specific military timetable or confirm that an operation against Cuba had been authorised. However, they underscore the administration’s increasingly forceful rhetoric toward Havana.
Washington has intensified pressure on Cuba through sanctions and other measures, while the island continues to face severe economic difficulties, including fuel shortages and power blackouts. The Trump administration has previously expressed a desire for political change in Cuba, although the two countries have also discussed the possibility of reaching an agreement.
Trump’s latest remarks therefore place two major foreign policy flashpoints in focus: the possibility of renewed fighting with Iran and the prospect of a tougher US approach toward Cuba.
For now, neither a new attack on Iran nor a military operation against Cuba has been confirmed by these comments alone. The next steps will depend on decisions by the US administration and developments in diplomatic efforts with both countries.
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