U.S. administration expands sanctions on Cuba as tensions rise

The Cuban president stated on Monday that a U.S. attack would cause a bloodbath with incalculable consequences. Officials have expanded the list of Cuban government entities and individuals under sanctions.

Economic conditions in Cuba Residents in Havana played dominoes by the light of their phones on May 14 while a fire burned in protest against power cuts. The country faces an acute shortage of gasoline and diesel along with a humanitarian crisis. Officials have maintained repressive control amid the economic paralysis. The government has shown no new policy ideas beyond that control.

U.S. policy considerations For months officials have discussed decisive action toward Cuba, including the possibility of military intervention. The administration has cited its current focus on Iran as the main reason for restraint. A poll published Monday found that 64 percent of Americans viewed the start of the Iran conflict as a bad decision.

The figure reached 73 percent among independent voters.