Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo Bay
Summary
Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, warned Cuba not to get weapons that could threaten the US during his visit to the Guantánamo Bay military base. The US has increased pressure on Cuba with sanctions and an oil blockade, while Cuba has reportedly acquired drones from Russia and Iran.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against getting weapons that could reach the US or Guantánamo Bay.
- The US has imposed sanctions and an oil blockade on Cuba to increase pressure.
- President Donald Trump has suggested Cuba could face US pressure similar to that on Venezuela.
- Cuba reportedly has more than 300 military drones, bought from Russia and Iran, possibly for attacks on US forces and Florida.
- Cuba denies plans to attack and accuses the US of preparing for a new war.
- Hegseth's visit to Guantánamo is his second as defense secretary and included physical training with US troops.
- Guantánamo Bay hosts a controversial prison that holds terrorism suspects since 2001, drawing criticism from rights groups.
- Hegseth was also scheduled to visit Tampa, Florida, home to US Central Command, which manages Middle East operations.
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