Cuba Accuses U.S. of Fabrication as U.S. and Cuba Clash Over Drone Threats
The U.S. intelligence community has raised concerns about a potential drone threat from Cuba, citing reports of over 300 military drones acquired from Russia and Iran. Cuba has denied the allegations, accusing the U.S. of fabricating the reports. Tensions between the two nations have escalated amid accusations of military planning and espionage.
Where Sources Diverge
The Straits Times reports that the U.S. is weighing a drone threat from Cuba, while the same source later reports that Cuba has accused the U.S. of fabrication.
US weighs drone threat from Cuba, report says
Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat
The Times of India reports that the U.S. intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones, while other sources report that Cuba is discussing plans to attack U.S. targets using drones acquired from Russia and Iran.
US intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones
Cuba acquires 300 attack drones from Russia and Iran and discusses potential attacks on US
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US intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones, raising security concerns about potential attacks on American targets like Guantanamo Bay and Key West. CIA chief visited Havana, warning against hostilities and urging an end to its "totalitarian government." Cuba denies threatening war, asserting its right to self-defense amid growing defense ties with Russia and Iran.
Cuba has also discussed plans to use drones to attack US targets such as the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, according to Axios news outlet.
The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island
Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat The Straits Times
Cuba discussing plans to attack US, Caribbean with Russian, Iranian drones The Jerusalem Post
US intelligence reveals Cuba seeking Russian drones, military equipment amid discussions of attack on Guantanamo Bay, Axios reports The Kyiv Independent
Cuba acquires 300 attack drones from Russia and Iran and discusses potential attacks on US – Axios Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
US weighs drone threat from Cuba, report says The Straits Times
US assesses drone threat from Cuba: Report Al Arabiya English
US assesses drone threat from Cuba, Axios reports Reuters