Cuba Rejects US Drone Allegations as Díaz-Canel Warns of Severe Consequences Over Military Escalation

Mintesinot Niggusie

Cuba has rejected allegations that it is preparing hostile action against the United States, saying claims circulating in recent reports are being used to justify potential military pressure against the country.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel said any U.S. military action against Cuba would result in what he described as a “bloodbath” with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability.

In a post on X, Díaz-Canel stated that Cuba “does not represent a threat,” following an Axios report citing classified intelligence that described alleged Cuban drone acquisitions and possible operational discussions. The report claimed Cuba had obtained more than 300 military drones and had considered scenarios involving attacks on the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels, and Key West in Florida.

Cuban authorities dismissed the allegations, arguing that the narrative being presented is fabricated and intended to build justification for potential intervention.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said Cuba, like all countries, has the right to self-defence under the United Nations Charter and international law, and denied any intent of aggression.

The United States has not formally responded to the specific Cuban denial cited in the statements, while tensions between Havana and Washington continue to be shaped by competing security claims and political rhetoric.

The dispute comes at a time of heightened economic strain in Cuba, including fuel shortages and electricity disruptions that have left parts of the country with limited power supply for hours each day.

Cuba has faced worsening economic pressure in recent weeks, amid broader geopolitical frictions that have further complicated its domestic energy and supply situation.