Cuba sharply criticized new U.S. sanctions Tuesday, accusing Washington of building a “fraudulent case” to justify possible military action against the communist-run island.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the sanctions as “immoral, illegal, and criminal” in a social media statement. He condemned President Donald Trump’s policies targeting Cuba’s oil access and foreign investment, saying the measures were designed to economically “strangle” the Cuban people.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accuses US of fabricating "fraudulent case" to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention pic.twitter.com/2nyuocI8G2
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The criticism followed fresh U.S. sanctions on 11 Cuban officials and the country’s main intelligence agency, according to reports.
Tensions have intensified after Axios reported that Cuba had allegedly acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed possible strikes on U.S. targets, including Guantanamo Bay and Key West.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denied Havana seeks conflict, while pro-democracy Cuban-American groups said regime change may be approaching.
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