Cuba Accuses US Of Building ‘False Case’ For Possible Invasion Amid Rising Tensions

By Our Correspondent

The Cuban government has accused the United States of fabricating allegations against Havana as a pretext for possible military aggression, following reports that Washington is increasingly concerned about Cuba’s alleged drone capabilities and growing ties with Russia and Iran.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla alleged that the United States was “manufacturing a fraudulent case” against Cuba in an attempt to justify tougher sanctions and heightened pressure on the Caribbean nation.

The accusation followed recent reports in American media suggesting that U.S. intelligence agencies were assessing what they described as an emerging security threat linked to Cuba’s acquisition of military drones.

According to reports, U.S. officials fear that Havana may be strengthening military cooperation with countries considered strategic rivals of Washington, including Russia and Iran.

Cuba, however, dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and part of a long-standing campaign aimed at isolating the communist-led island nation.

The development marks a fresh escalation in already strained relations between the United States and Cuba, amid worsening economic hardship in Cuba and renewed geopolitical rivalry involving major global powers.

Analysts say tensions between both countries have intensified in recent months following stricter U.S. sanctions, worsening fuel shortages in Cuba, and increased diplomatic hostilities.

The Cuban government has repeatedly accused Washington of fueling economic suffering on the island through decades-old embargoes and restrictive measures, while the U.S. maintains that its policies are targeted at promoting democracy and human rights.

The latest dispute emerged after reports claimed that Cuba may have expanded its drone programme with external support, raising security concerns in Washington over possible threats near strategic U.S. facilities, including the Guantanamo Bay naval base.

Havana strongly denied any hostile intentions, insisting that the allegations were exaggerated to create fear and justify additional punitive actions against the country.

Observers note that the war of words comes at a delicate moment in international relations, with growing global polarization between Western powers and countries aligned with Russia and China.