Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on June 1 stated that Cuba has no intention of aggressing against any nation, but warned the United States that any military action against the island would lead to a 'bloody massacre' with dire consequences.
In a social media post, Diaz-Canel asserted: 'The threats of military attack against Cuba from the world's greatest power are well known. The threat itself is an international crime. If it materializes, it will cause a massacre with unforeseeable consequences, along with a devastating impact on regional peace and stability.'
The Cuban leader's statement came a day after Axios reported, based on classified information shared with them, that Cuba had assembled over 300 drones and could potentially strike US military forces or the state of Florida. However, this report has faced strong skepticism.
For months, the administration of US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to overthrow the Cuban government by force, while tightening an energy blockade that has further crippled the island's already fragile economy, causing widespread blackouts. On June 1, the US escalated its pressure campaign by announcing new sanctions against Cuba's Intelligence Directorate. However, Cuba has been under a comprehensive US trade embargo since the 1960s, and it remains unclear what the new sanctions will achieve.
Cuban citizens' reactions to the latest US pressure campaign range from defiance to exhaustion and protest. Sandra Roseaux, a 57-year-old resident, told Reuters: 'I know Cuba is a strong country. Cubans are very brave, and they will not find us unprepared. If they come, they will have to fight, because Cuba will respond. My country, hungry or not, will fight back. It's better they don't come because there will be a war.'
