Trump investigates alleged storage of Iranian drones in Cuba; warns U.S. will act if confirmed

President Donald Trump stated Monday that his administration is investigating whether Iran is storing drones in Cuba, warning that the United States would take action if the presence of such equipment on the island is confirmed. "If they have them, and it's very possible they do, we will deal with it," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, responding to a question about the potential presence of Iranian weaponry in the Caribbean nation. "We are not going to allow that to happen," he added, noting that U.S. authorities are analyzing if Tehran might be using Cuba as a drone storage point. Trump's declaration comes at a time of increasing U.S. pressure on Cuba, following the U.S. administration's expansion of sanctions against officials and entities linked to the Cuban government. The U.S. sanctioned Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and nine state-run entities, including fuel export agencies and service providers, as part of its policy to pressure the island, which is experiencing a severe economic crisis.

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If they have them, and it's very possible they do, we will deal with it.