Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks amid drone reports
On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel cautioned that a 'bloodbath' could ensue if the United States were to launch an attack. This statement came after the US Treasury announced sanctions targeting Cuba's primary intelligence agency and its senior officials. The warning was prompted by an Axios report from US intelligence sources, which indicated that Havana has acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran, potentially eyeing US targets such as the Guantanamo Bay base, US military ships, and even Florida. Diaz-Canel asserted that Cuba 'poses no threat' and has an 'absolute and legitimate right to defend itself against a military onslaught,' while not directly commenting on the drone situation. Reports suggest the US is contemplating military intervention to dismantle Cuba's communist regime.
Key facts
- Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned of a 'bloodbath' if the US attacks.
- The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders.
- Axios reported that Cuba obtained over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.
- Drones may be used against the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels, or Florida.
- Diaz-Canel said Cuba 'poses no threat' and has the right to self-defense.
- The US is considering military action to topple Cuba's communist government.
- Tensions between the US and Cuba have spiked.
- The report quoted unnamed US intelligence officials.
Entities
Institutions
- US Treasury
- Cuba's main intelligence agency
- Axios
Locations
- Cuba
- United States
- Havana
- Russia
- Iran
- Guantanamo Bay
- Florida