US-Cuba Tensions Escalate as Miguel Díaz-Canel Warns of ‘Bloodbath If Attacks

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Dil Bar Irshad | May 19, 2026 | 06:04 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

US-Cuba Tensions Escalate as Miguel Díaz-Canel Warns of ‘Bloodbath If Attacks

HAVANA, MAY 19 [VoM News]: Conveying a strong message to Washington, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any American military attack on Cuba would trigger a bloodbath, escalating tensions between Havana and Washington.

The situation arose after Cuba had allegedly acquired hundreds of military drones from Russia and Iran.

After reported that Cuba had obtained more than 300 military drones since 2023, it was alleged that the drones could be used for strikes on the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, American military vessels, and even targets near Florida.

While responding to the allegations, Díaz-Canel said Cuba “poses no threat” to the United States but insisted that the island has the legitimate right to defend itself against any aggression.

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Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Washington of fabricating a narrative to justify harsher sanctions and possible military intervention.

Amid the visible tensions, fresh sanctions were imposed on several ministers, military figures, intelligence officials, and other key personalities.

Cuba’s economy is already under immense pressure due to sanctions and disruptions in Venezuelan oil supplies, resulting in fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts, and shortages of essential goods.

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