The news agency claimed that the island has received UAV attacks amid fears of an invasion
Cuba has bought more than 300 military jets from Russia and Iran and discussed possible attacks on US assets in the region, Axios claimed Sunday, citing classified intelligence reports.
US President Donald Trump imposed an oil embargo on the Caribbean island in February, causing blackouts and fuel shortages, and has repeatedly threatened military action, saying this month that Cuba could be his next target after the war in Iran ends.
According to reports cited by Axios, Cuban officials discussed possible attacks on the US base in Guantanamo Bay, naval vessels, and the Key West air base in Florida. A senior US official told the agency that the White House is considering the possible use of drones by Cuba as “a growing threat.
Axios added, however, that U.S. officials do not view Cuba as an imminent threat or believe it was actively planning an attack.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez described the Axios report as an attempt to create a “a case of fraud to justify an economic war against the Cuban people and, ultimately, to military aggression.” said Cuba “does not threaten or desire war.”
Russia, which has maintained close ties with Cuba since Soviet times, as well as a history of military cooperation with Havana, did not confirm sending the drones. President Vladimir Putin condemned the sanctions imposed by the United States as unacceptable, while the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow was ready to release Cuba. “political, diplomatic and material support.”
Last week, CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare visit to Havana, reportedly pushing for reform. According to the media, the United States has wanted Cuba to be independent in its political system and change from socialism to a market-based economy.
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