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Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action

Summary

Cuba’s foreign minister said the US is falsely accusing Cuba to justify possible military action, following reports that Cuba has attack drones and may target US locations. Cuba faces a fuel crisis worsened by US sanctions and denies any intention of war but says it is preparing to defend itself.

Key Facts

  • Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, called US accusations a “fraudulent case” for military intervention.
  • A US news report said Cuba has about 300 drones and may use them to target US sites like Guantanamo Bay and Key West, Florida.
  • Cuba is undergoing a fuel shortage worsened by a US-led oil blockade and sanctions.
  • US President Donald Trump threatened Cuba with military action like that against Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro.
  • The US intelligence report suggested Iranian military advisers are present in Cuba.
  • Cuba denies wanting war but is preparing to defend itself from outside attacks.
  • There have been public protests in Cuba due to blackouts, food and medicine shortages, and declining services.
  • The US has increased surveillance flights over Cuba and plans to build up military forces in the region.
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