Pakistan, March 16 -- US President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that the United States may soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, as talks between the two countries gain momentum amid Havana's worsening economic crisis.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do. We're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba."

The comments highlight potential shifts in the long-strained US-Cuba relationship, which has been marked by sanctions, diplomatic friction, and disputes over migration and security for decades. Regional allies and investors are closely monitoring developments for signs of a poli...