Cuba's president says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after report of island's alleged military drones

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 10:25 PM EDT / CBS News

Cuba's president says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after report of island's alleged military drones

TL;DR

  • Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez denies that Cuba poses a threat or has aggressive intentions towards the U.S.
  • The denial follows a report by Axios alleging Cuba has hundreds of military drones and discussed striking U.S. bases.
  • Díaz-Canel emphasized Cuba's right to self-defense against perceived U.S. military aggression.
  • The Trump administration has previously considered military intervention in Cuba and has increased financial pressure.
  • CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Havana, demanding changes and warning against Cuba being a haven for adversaries.