Cyprus News Agency

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that sanctions have been imposed on five Cuban entities and eight individuals linked to supplying weapons to Cuba's communist regime.

Accusing the Cuban government of supporting terrorism, Rubio said, "The Cuban communist regime is a state sponsor of terrorism that spies on America, arms violent left-wing radicals, spreads toxic Marxist ideology, and serves as a base for Russia, China, and Iran just 90 miles from our shores."

Highlighting President Trump's approach, Rubio stated, "As President Trump has said: The United States will not tolerate a rogue state that hosts hostile military, intelligence, and terrorist operations on our doorstep."

Warning about the scope of the sanctions, Rubio concluded his statement with the following words:

"Anyone who supports, sponsors, or provides services to these sanctioned actors also risks being sanctioned. Foreign banks and other companies that provide services to these entities or hold funds on their behalf must immediately cease these activities."