Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA, amidst concerns over economic impact.

The U.S. government on Thursday issued new sanctions aimed at depriving the Cuban government and military of "access to illicit assets."

Cuba vehemently opposed new sanctions imposed by the United States and accused the administration of tightening "to extreme and unprecedented levels."

Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA, amidst concerns over economic impact.