Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst
Summary
Cuba is facing a US oil blockade lasting nearly five months, raising fears of a possible US attack. Some hope the World Cup, held partly in Miami close to Cuba, will delay or prevent military action, but Cuba’s leaders have warned they will strongly respond to any attack.Key Facts
- The US has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba for almost five months.
- The World Cup is partly hosted in Miami, just over 200 miles from Cuba’s north coast.
- About 20,000 fans from Scotland are expected to travel to Miami for World Cup games.
- US intelligence reports say Cuba has acquired around 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.
- Iranian drones can fly up to 1,500 miles, potentially reaching parts of the US.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against getting weapons that could hit US bases or the US mainland.
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that a US attack on Cuba would cause heavy bloodshed.
- US military actions around Cuba have increased, including surveillance flights and a naval carrier near its coast.
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