U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action
The U.S. intelligence community is assessing how Cuba might react to potential military action from the United States. This analysis follows increased tensions and sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against Cuba. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has denied any military threat to the U.S., while also warning of severe consequences in the event of an attack.
- ▪The U.S. intelligence community is exploring Cuba's potential response to American military action.
- ▪Cuba has reportedly acquired over 300 military drones, which could be used against U.S. installations.
- ▪CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Cuba to discuss collaboration and economic stabilization with Cuban officials.
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Politics U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action By James LaPorta, James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war. Read Full Bio James LaPorta, Margaret Brennan, Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes.
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