WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-President Trump declared that Cuba’s communist government is poised to collapse, linking the prediction to recent U.S. military and diplomatic actions against Venezuela and Iran.

“Cuba’s going to fall, too,” Trump told POLITICO in an interview published Thursday. He described public enthusiasm for U.S. operations in the region, saying, “People are loving what’s happening.”

Trump tied Cuba’s vulnerability to the cutoff of Venezuelan oil supplies following the U.S.-led capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which he credited with severely weakening Havana’s economy.

“They need help. We are talking to Cuba,” Trump said, suggesting the island nation is seeking a deal amid mounting pressure.

The comments build on earlier statements from Trump, who previously indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is handling high-level discussions with Cuban representatives. In late February, Trump floated the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, describing the country as in “big deal of trouble” economically and noting Rubio’s involvement in negotiations.

Rubio, a Florida native and son of Cuban immigrants with a long history of advocating tough policies toward Havana, has led outreach efforts aimed at encouraging political and economic changes on the island.

Trump’s remarks come as the administration continues operations stemming from confrontations with Iran and Venezuela. He dismissed concerns about broader fallout from those actions and expressed confidence that Cuba’s regime would follow suit without necessarily requiring direct military intervention.

The president’s bullish outlook has resonated with Cuban-American activists in South Florida, who have ramped up calls for regime change in Havana following developments in Caracas and Tehran.

White House officials have not detailed specific next steps regarding Cuba, but Trump emphasized that ongoing talks could lead to a negotiated outcome favorable to U.S. interests.

The Cuban government has not publicly responded to Trump’s latest statements as of Thursday afternoon.