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Cuba Prepared for US Attack Amid Oil Blockade
Cuba Prepares for Potential US Attack
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio stated over the weekend that Cuba is prepared for the unlikely possibility of a military engagement with the United States. This declaration came in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Caribbean island nation. Havana and Washington engaged in talks earlier this month, even as an oil blockade imposed by Trump continues to push the Communist-run nation deeper into an economic crisis.
Trump's Escalated Rhetoric and Economic Crisis
Last week, Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Cuba, further intensifying the pressure. The ongoing oil blockade has exacerbated Cuba's economic challenges, leading the island nation to signal its readiness to defend its sovereignty against potential aggression.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-22)*
