US Considers Drone Threat from Cuba Amid Rising Tensions
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: Report
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Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is reportedly planning to use them against US targets, including the Guantanamo Bay base. This development raises alarms in Washington, particularly due to the involvement of Iranian military advisers in Havana, as tensions between the US and Cuba escalate.
- 01Cuba has been acquiring attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023.
- 02US officials express concern over the proximity of hostile technologies and actors.
- 03Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio accused the US of aggression and justifying military action against Cuba.
- 04CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Cuban officials against hostilities during his recent visit.
- 05President Donald Trump has indicated intentions to take action against Cuba, following US military operations in Venezuela.
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Cuba's acquisition of over 300 military drones has raised alarms in the United States, with reports suggesting plans to target US military assets, including the Guantanamo Bay base. This situation has escalated tensions between Washington and Havana, particularly as US officials express concerns about the implications of drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Cuba. An unnamed US official highlighted the risks posed by hostile technologies being close to US borders, citing potential threats from various groups, including terrorist organizations and drug cartels.
In response to these developments, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio condemned the US narrative, labeling it as an aggressive campaign aimed at justifying military action against Cuba. He asserted that Cuba is acting in self-defense. The report follows a visit from CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana, where he cautioned Cuban officials against engaging in hostilities. The longstanding standoff between the US and Cuba continues, with President Trump recently suggesting that Cuba could be the next target for US intervention, following actions taken in Venezuela. This situation is further complicated by the significant Cuban exile community in Florida, which holds considerable political influence.
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The escalating tensions could affect the Cuban community in Florida, potentially leading to increased political activism and calls for action against the Cuban government.
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