Iran has sharply criticized the United States for what it calls a “criminal economic blockade” of Cuba. The strong statement came after new sanctions were announced by the US government against Cuban leaders and businesses. Iran says these actions break international law and hurt the people of the island.
Iran Calls Out US for Harsh Measures on Cuba
A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baghaei, said that the US has again used “bullying” tactics against a country that simply wants to be independent. He accused the US of targeting a peaceful nation just because it refuses to bow down to American pressure. According to Baghaei, these latest sanctions are part of a long history of unfair treatment towards Cuba.
Iran’s government believes that the US has no right to punish other countries just for wanting to make their own decisions. Baghaei described the economic pressure as “inhumane” and said it causes real harm to everyday Cuban families. Iran also said that these actions show how the US continues to interfere in other nations’ affairs without regard for justice or human rights.
Iran strongly condemned the fresh round of US sanctions, saying they directly affect the basic needs of the Cuban people. Food, medicine, clean water, and power have become even harder to access under these restrictions. Iran believes this makes life much harder for ordinary citizens, not just their leaders.
Iran Says Sanctions Hurt Ordinary Cubans
The Iranian Foreign Ministry pointed out that such sanctions do not help bring about change, but instead make it more difficult for people to live in dignity. According to Iran, the US is punishing the Cuban people instead of supporting them.
The new sanctions include visa restrictions on several top Cuban officials: President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Defense Minister Alvaro Lopez Miera, and Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Alvarez Casas. In addition, 11 hotels and government-linked properties in Cuba have been added to the US State Department’s List of Prohibited Accommodations, meaning US citizens are not allowed to stay in them or spend money there.
Among the blocked places is Torre K, a high-rise luxury hotel in Havana promoted as a symbol of modernization and investment. The US says these buildings benefit top Cuban leaders while regular citizens face worsening living conditions.
The sanctions were announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has Cuban roots. In a post on X, Rubio said the government spends lavishly on elites while most people face shortages of food, water, and electricity. He claimed the measures are meant to prevent US dollars from supporting repression on the island.
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Iran says it fully supports Cuba in standing up against the United States. It has also reminded the world that it has faced similar sanctions for many years and understands the pain that these measures cause. Iran believes that these punishments are used to control other countries and stop them from making independent choices.
Iran Stands in Full Support of Cuba
According to Esmaeil Baghaei, these types of actions do not respect the rights of nations to make their own decisions. He said that Cuba will not be weakened by these sanctions and will continue to stand tall in the face of pressure. Iran’s message was one of unity and strength, offering support during these difficult times.
The US imposed its first embargo on Cuba more than 60 years ago, shortly after the revolution led by Fidel Castro. Since then, the restrictions have expanded, impacting nearly every sector of the country’s economy. While some US leaders, like Barack Obama, attempted to restore diplomatic ties—visiting Havana in 2016—subsequent administrations rolled back those efforts. Most of the strict sanctions remain in place today, with only minor adjustments under President Joe Biden.
While the US says its goal is to support political freedom and stand with Cuban citizens, Iran insists that these actions only make life harder for people already struggling under a heavy burden.