Cuba accuses US of fabricating drone threat to justify sanctions

Cuba has accused the United States of inventing security allegations involving drones and foreign military ties as a pretext for increasing pressure on Havana and potentially justifying military action.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said Washington was “manufacturing a fraudulent case” against the island nation following reports in U.S. media that intelligence agencies were examining what they described as Cuba’s emerging drone capabilities and its expanding relationships with Russia and Iran.

According to the reports, U.S. officials are concerned that Havana may be strengthening military cooperation with countries viewed as strategic rivals of Washington, raising fears over possible threats near sensitive American facilities, including the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

The Cuban government dismissed the claims as politically motivated and part of a longstanding campaign to isolate the communist-led nation through sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

The dispute marks another escalation in the tense relationship between the two countries, which has been strained for decades by trade embargoes, political disagreements and accusations over human rights and democracy.

Havana maintains that U.S. sanctions have worsened economic hardship on the island, while Washington argues that its policies are intended to promote democratic reforms.

Cuba denied any hostile intentions and insisted that allegations about its drone programme were being exaggerated to create fear and justify additional punitive measures.

The latest war of words comes at a time of increasing global geopolitical tension, as the United States and its allies confront growing cooperation among countries aligned with Russia and China.

Analysts say the controversy reflects broader international rivalries and could further deepen the diplomatic divide between Washington and Havana.

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