Donald Trump announced on Monday that the

United States “may move toward Cuba” after resolving the Iranian issue.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said many Cuban Americans have suffered “severe mistreatment,” and that some of their relatives were killed or beaten.

He described Cuba as a “failed and collapsed state,” noting that it has been under “poor management” for decades under the late communist leader Fidel Castro.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Washington on Sunday against engaging in a military confrontation that could escalate tensions between the two countries.

He stated: “If that happens, there will be a war,” while emphasizing that Cuba does not want a military conflict.

The United States maintains an economic embargo on Cuba and has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that supply it with oil.

Cuba had relied heavily on oil shipments from Venezuela, but these stopped after the United States launched an attack on the South American country in early January and arrested its president.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to take tougher measures against Cuba and has openly discussed the possibility of “taking over” the island.

Last March, Cuba confirmed that it held talks with the United States aimed at easing tensions between the two sides.