Washington: Cuba reportedly discussed drone attacks on the U.S.

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and recently considered scenarios to use them against the American base at Guantanamo Bay, or even against American territory, Axios reported on Sunday, citing classified information.

This publication comes amid high tension between the two countries, with Cuban officials accusing Washington of laying the groundwork for a political intervention against the island.

“When we think about this type of technology so close to us, (…) it’s worrying,” emphasized a senior American official speaking anonymously to Axios, citing “a growing threat.”

The official stated that Cuba has acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and is now seeking to obtain more.

The relationship between the two ideological enemies has been particularly strained for several months.

Donald Trump believes that the communist island, located 150 kilometers off the coast of Florida, poses “an extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States.

The American president has repeatedly threatened to “take control” of Cuba, suggesting sending an aircraft carrier there.

In addition to the US embargo in place since 1962, Washington, which openly desires a regime change in Havana, has imposed an oil blockade on the island since January, allowing only one Russian oil tanker to arrive.

The United States also announced in early May a tightening of sanctions against Cuba.

Against this backdrop, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana on Thursday for an exceptional meeting with senior Cuban officials, as the two countries are engaged in difficult negotiations.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated in mid-April that his country is “ready” to face an American military aggression.

The civil defense of the island has recently circulated a “family guide” aimed at “protecting against military aggression,” according to several official provincial websites.

AFP