Cuba warns of "bloodbath" if US attacks, denies drone threat
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- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned of a "bloodbath" if the US takes military action against Cuba, following a report alleging Cuba acquired military drones and discussed attacking the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
- Cuba denies posing a threat and asserts its right to self-defense.
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Warum es wichtig ist
A report citing classified intelligence alleged Cuba acquired military drones and discussed plans to attack US interests. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel responded by warning of severe consequences if the US takes military action.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any US military action against Cuba would lead to a “bloodbath” with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability. “Cuba does not represent a threat,” Diaz-Canel said in a post on X. The comments follow a report published on Sunday, citing classified intelligence, that said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and had discussed plans to use them to attack the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and Key West, Florida. Foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuba, “like every nation in the world”, has the right to legitimate self-defence against external aggression under the UN Charter. He also said those seeking to attack Cuba use false pretexts to justify it. REUTERS
Offene Fragen
- What is the source of the classified intelligence regarding Cuban drones?
- What is the US's official response to Cuba's warning?
- What are the specific capabilities of the reported Cuban military drones?
- What are the next steps in US-Cuba relations following this exchange?
