In a rare meeting at Guantanamo Bay, US and Cuban military leaders discussed operational security amid increasing tensions between the two nations. General Francis Donovan, commander of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), met with Cuba's chief of the general staff, Lieutenant General Roberto Legra Sotolongo. The discussions focused on perimeter security and the safety of service members. The Cuban military characterized the meeting as 'positive' and highlighted the need for ongoing communication. This dialogue occurs against the backdrop of heightened pressure from the Trump administration, which has enacted strict sanctions on Cuba, leading to significant fuel shortages on the island. President Donald Trump has labeled the Cuban government a security threat and has threatened military action. In response, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced US measures as illegal under international law and expressed Cuba's readiness for negotiations, provided they are conducted on equal terms. The recent arrival of the USS Nimitz carrier strike group in the Caribbean has further escalated concerns about US military intentions in the region.