US military action against Cuba would cause bloodbath, says Cuban President

20-May-2026

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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that any U.S. military action against Cuba would cause severe regional instability. This follows reports that Cuba obtained over 300 military drones potentially aimed at U.S. targets, including Guantanamo Bay. 

Cuba asserts its right to self-defense under international law amid escalating tensions exacerbated by U.S. energy cutoffs and an impending indictment of former leader Raul Castro related to a 1996 incident. The situation highlights deepening hostilities between Cuba and the U.S.