Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel asserted that Cuba has the right to defend itself against US military threats. He emphasized that Cuba does not seek confrontation but warned that any aggression would lead to significant consequences. The remarks follow reports of US military actions and sanctions against Cuba, which have heightened tensions between the two nations.
- ▪Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that the island nation does not seek confrontation but will defend itself if necessary.
- ▪Diaz-Canel warned that US military action against Cuba would result in a 'bloodbath' with serious consequences.
- ▪The US has ramped up its pressure campaign against Cuba, including new sanctions on its intelligence directorate.
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- ▪ Cuba says it has right to defend itself in case of US attack — France 24 (EN)
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News|ConflictCuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threatsCuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoCuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (right), Colonel Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro (centre), grandson of former President Raul Castro, and Armed Forces Minister General Alvaro Lopez Miera attend the funeral of the 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the US incursion in Venezuela at Colon Cemetery in Havana, Cuba on January 16, 2026 [Adalberto Roque/AFP]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that the…
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