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Officials say the U.S. isn't looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s threats that “Cuba is next.” Trump has suggested that American warships deployed in the Middle East for the Iran conflict could return to the U.S. by way of the island. U.S. officials involved in preliminary discussions with Cuban authorities say they aren't optimistic that the communist government will accept an offer for tens of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid, free internet access for all Cubans, agricultural assistance and infrastructure support. But they say Cuba has not yet outright refused the offer even after the Trump administration imposed new sanctions Thursday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private talks.