IPhone in Cuba.

Hi, I'm based in the US, have an Iphone, and also an international phone from Mobal Communications that works perfectly in Cuba (I have been there on licensed trips and the phone works through Cubacell).   I want to take the SIM card out of the international phone and either: (1) put it in my existing Apple Iphone (carrier is AT & T which does not provide service in Cuba); or (2) put it in a new unlocked Apple Iphone; or (3) put it in a new unlocked phone (the existing phone is fairly basic and needs to be replaced).   From my reading on the discussions, apparently you can replace the SIM card in your Apple Iphone.  I'm wondering if that is indeed true and if the other option, particularly #2 is even possible.  Many thanks in advance to all that respond. 

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