Summary
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba will be prepared if the United States attacks, amid rising tensions and harsh U.S. sanctions. President Donald Trump has criticized Cuba and threatened action after the conflict in Iran ends. Cuba faces a worsening economic crisis partly due to a U.S. oil embargo.
Key Facts
- Díaz-Canel warned Cuba will defend itself if the U.S. attacks but does not want war.
- President Trump called Cuba a "failing nation" and suggested focusing on it after the Iran war.
- Trump has threatened tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba.
- Cuba faces economic hardship caused by long-term U.S. sanctions, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The U.S. and Cuba have talked about reducing tensions, but no details are public.
- Díaz-Canel said Cuba is under economic aggression but remains resilient because of socialism.
- Prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages affect daily life in Cuba due to the oil embargo.
- The tensions were discussed at a rally marking 65 years since a major speech by Fidel Castro.
