Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that any U. S. military action against Cuba would result in a “bloodbath” affecting regional peace and stability. He emphasized that Cuba poses no threat. His remarks followed a report that claimed Cuba had obtained over 300 military drones and was planning attacks on U. S. military targets, including the Guantanamo Bay naval base.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reinforced that Cuba has the right to defend itself under international law and criticized those who seek to justify attacks on the nation with false reasons. The situation has worsened for Cuba since the U. S. cut off its energy supplies after the arrest of Venezuela’s president in January, leading to fuel shortages and limited electricity access.
Tensions have escalated recently, with reports that U. S. prosecutors may indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro for a past incident involving the shooting down of planes from a humanitarian group. This would represent a significant increase in pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba.
With information from Reuters
