Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned on Monday that any US military action against Cuba would result in a “bloodbath”, saying it would have severe consequences for regional peace and stability.
In a post on X, he stressed that “Cuba does not represent a threat”, rejecting recent allegations linking Havana to possible military escalation.
The warning comes after an Axios report citing classified intelligence claimed that Cuba had obtained more than 300 military drones and was considering scenarios involving attacks on US targets, including the Guantanamo Bay naval base, American vessels, and Key West, Florida. Cuban officials have dismissed the report, accusing Washington of using it to justify possible intervention.
Growing tensions and accusations
Cuban authorities say the claims are being used to build a case for escalation, while insisting that the country is not pursuing offensive action. Instead, they argue Cuba has the right to defend itself under international law.
The allegations have further intensified already strained relations between Havana and Washington, especially amid ongoing sanctions and a worsening economic crisis on the island.
Despite severe shortages and rolling electricity blackouts, some residents in Havana told reporters they would resist any foreign military action, saying Cuba would “respond” regardless of hardship.
Background to the dispute
The controversy stems from reports that Cuba may have acquired advanced drone capabilities, prompting concerns in Washington over potential threats to US facilities in the region.
US officials have not confirmed any imminent strike, but intelligence assessments reportedly suggest possible scenarios involving drone-based attacks in the event of open conflict.
Cuba, however, maintains that it poses no threat and accuses the US of fabricating intelligence narratives to justify pressure or intervention.
As tensions escalate, the Cuban government has repeatedly emphasised that any military action would risk widespread destruction and instability across the Caribbean region.
