Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has warned that any military action by the United States against Cuba would trigger what he described as a “bloodbath” with unpredictable consequences for peace and stability across the region.
Speaking on Monday amid rising tensions between Havana and Washington, Díaz-Canel insisted that Cuba poses no threat to the United States but has a “legitimate right” to defend itself against any form of aggression.
His comments followed recent U.S. media reports alleging that Cuba had strengthened its military drone capabilities with support from Russia and Iran.
According to Reuters, the Cuban leader accused the United States of attempting to create a justification for possible intervention by portraying Cuba as a regional security threat.
He warned that any attack on the island would lead to “incalculable consequences” for the Caribbean and Latin America.
The tension comes as relations between both countries continue to deteriorate over sanctions, security concerns, and reports that U.S. prosecutors may pursue legal action against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of humanitarian aircraft.
