US Senate has blocked a resolution opposing Trump's possible military operation in Cuba

The US Senate blocked a Democratic initiative that would have prohibited President Donald Trump from initiating military action against Cuba without congressional approval.

The procedural vote ended with a 51-47 vote. Republicans, who control the Senate, stated that the resolution was premature, as Washington is not yet actively engaged in military action against Cuba.

Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott, who opposed the resolution, emphasized that the president has not sent troops to Cuba, making the use of war powers unjustified.

One of the resolution's sponsors, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, in turn, stated that US actions to cut off fuel supplies to Cuba could be considered a form of military pressure. He argued that if similar measures were taken against the US, Washington would consider it an act of war.

Democrats have already tried several times through Congress to limit Trump's authority to conduct military operations without legislative approval. However, the Republican majority in both chambers typically blocks such initiatives, accusing Democrats of attempting to weaken the president.

Earlier, Trump stated that "Cuba will be next," without specifying what specific steps Washington might take against the island nation. The White House insists that the president is acting within his authority as commander-in-chief and is obligated to protect U.S. interests.