The comments come after a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions and amid mounting speculation that the U.S. could carry out military strikes against Cuba.

As Cuban leaders resist reforms, the Trump administration has intensified pressure to force political concessions and lay down the foundations for potential future military action in Cuba.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said United States military action against Cuba could lead to a “bloodbath.” Díaz-Canel’s warning comes after

Pakistan, May 19 -- Cuba has warned that any United States (US) military action against the country would lead to a "bloodbath," sharply escalating tensions between Havana and Washington after recent reports alleging Cuban military drone capabilities.

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government imposed sanctions on nine Cuban officials, including the country's communications minister and several military leaders, as well as its directorate of intelligence,

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday warned of a “bloodbath” if the U.S. were to attack the island country, after Axios reported that Cuba has more than 300 military drones with discussed plans to use them to strike the U.

The warning follows a report that Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.

Cuba has been squeezed by a U.S. fuel blockade and punishing sanctions aimed at different sectors of its ailing economy.

By Cynthia Michelle Aranguren Hernández Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and held internal discussions about potential strikes on the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay,