Cuba's president warns of 'bloodbath' if US takes military action
Key takeaways
- Axios cited classified intelligence that showed Cuba s drone buildup could attack these sites, along with U.S. military vessels.
- The threats of military aggression against Cuba from the world s greatest power are well-known, D az-Canel wrote on the social platform X in a post translated from Spanish.
- The president said Cuba poses no threat to the U.S., nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Axios cited classified intelligence that showed Cuba s drone buildup could attack these sites, along with U.S. military vessels. One unnamed senior U.S. official told the outlet that the buildup is a growing threat.
The threats of military aggression against Cuba from the world s greatest power are well-known, D az-Canel wrote on the social platform X in a post translated from Spanish. The threat itself already constitutes an international crime. If it were to materialize, it would trigger a bloodbath with incalculable consequences, plus the destructive impact on regional peace and stability.
The president said Cuba poses no threat to the U.S., nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country. He said the U.S. government knows this full well, but noted that his country has the right to defend itself against a military onslaught.