Cuba Warns of Severe Consequences Amid Rising Tensions with the US
‘International crime’: Trump foe lashes out
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a stark warning that a US attack on Cuba would lead to a 'bloodbath with incalculable consequences.' The US has intensified sanctions and military threats against Cuba, accusing it of purchasing drones from Russia and Iran, while Cuba defends its right to self-defense under international law.
- 01Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned of severe repercussions if the US attacks, labeling such threats as an 'international crime.'
- 02The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba's intelligence agency and several officials, escalating tensions between the two nations.
- 03Cuba's Energy Minister reported severe fuel shortages, leading to blackouts exceeding 20 hours in Havana.
- 04US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba poses a threat to US national security due to its alliances with adversaries like Russia and Iran.
- 05Cuba has acknowledged purchasing drones from Russia and Iran, asserting its right to self-defense against external aggression.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned that any US military action against Cuba would result in a 'bloodbath with incalculable consequences.' This warning follows heightened tensions as the Trump administration intensifies sanctions against Cuba's intelligence agency and prominent officials, citing national security threats. The US has accused Cuba of purchasing drones from Russia and Iran, allegedly for potential attacks on US facilities in Guantanamo Bay and Florida. In response, Cuba has defended its actions as a legitimate exercise of self-defense under international law. The situation has been exacerbated by significant fuel shortages in Cuba, leading to extensive blackouts in Havana, with the Energy Minister reporting that blackouts now exceed 20 hours. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterized Cuba as a failed state and a national security threat, emphasizing concerns over its alliances with adversarial nations. Despite the pressures, Cuba maintains a defiant stance, asserting its sovereignty and right to defend itself against perceived aggression from the US.
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The escalating tensions and sanctions are severely affecting Cuba's economy, leading to fuel shortages and extended blackouts that impact daily life for its citizens.
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