A vintage car passes by images of the late Cuban President Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former President Raul Castro, and current President Miguel Diaz-Canel on a billboard in Havana, May 15, 2026. — Reuters
– Cuba’s foreign minister dismisses reports and accuses the U.S. of making false claims.
– Cuba claims the U.S. is unjustifiably scheming for its next conflict.
– Cuban officials assert that they do not threaten or seek war, as stated by Rodriguez.
Cuba reportedly has acquired more than 300 military drones and has recently been discussing plans to deploy them against the Guantanamo Bay U.S. military base, American military ships, and possibly even targets in Florida, according to classified intelligence sources cited by Axios on Sunday.
The story emerges amid rising tensions between Washington and Havana, with speculation increasing that the U.S. is contemplating military intervention on the island. U.S. officials are particularly concerned about advancements in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisors in Havana, Axios reported, quoting a senior U.S. official.
Since 2023, Havana has been importing attack drones from Russia and Iran and is intent on acquiring more, according to U.S. officials. In response, Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of unfounded plotting, reiterating that his country aims for peace and is prepared to defend itself against external threats, invoking the UN Charter’s recognition of the right to self-defense.
The report coincides with a recent visit to Havana by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who warned Cuban officials against engaging in hostilities. Ratcliffe emphasized that Cuba should no longer serve as a platform for adversaries pushing hostile agendas in the hemisphere. The island has been embroiled in a standoff with U.S. administrations since the 1960s, with Florida hosting a significant Cuban exile community.
Earlier this month, President Trump declared that the U.S. would take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” suggesting it might be the next target following U.S. actions against Venezuela’s long-standing leader Nicolas Maduro. Reports indicate that U.S. authorities are considering indicting Raul Castro, Fidel Castro’s 94-year-old brother.