300+ military drones & Iran links: Did Cuba plan a strike on a US naval base?
The Trump administration is increasingly concerned about Cuba's military capabilities, particularly after reports of Havana acquiring over 300 military drones. U.S. officials fear potential drone warfare scenarios involving American targets, especially with alleged Iranian military advisers in Cuba. In response, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to warn against hostilities and emphasized the need for Cuba to abandon its totalitarian government to alleviate U.S. sanctions.
- ▪Cuba has reportedly acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed potential attacks on U.S. targets.
- ▪U.S. officials are worried about the presence of Iranian military advisers in Cuba and the island's growing defense ties with Russia and Iran.
- ▪CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to caution against hostilities and urged the country to abandon its totalitarian regime.
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News/Defence News/300+ military drones & Iran links: Did Cuba plan a strike on a US naval base?300+ military drones & Iran links: Did Cuba plan a strike on a US naval base?TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 08:00 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge File photo The Trump administration is increasingly viewing Cuba as a potential security threat after classified intelligence suggested Havana had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible drone warfare scenarios involving American targets, according to a report by Axios.The report, citing classified intelligence and senior US officials, said Cuban authorities had recently discussed plans that could involve attacks on the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, US military vessels and even Key…
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