Cuba has stated that it is ready to defend itself from any potential military actions by the United States, as tensions heighten amidst remarks from Donald Trump and a continuing oil embargo.
During a recent address, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio asserted that the country is prepared for defense, although he does not foresee an imminent conflict.
"Our nation has always been ready to mobilize against military aggression... We consider an attack improbable, nonetheless, it would be naive to not take precautions," he remarked.
De Cossio added, "There’s no reason for such an occurrence, and we find no justification for it."
These statements come in the context of Trump's escalating rhetoric, who expressed his ambitions regarding Cuba, as the economic strain on the island deepens due to the US oil blockade.
In spite of these tensions, De Cossio dismissed insinuations that the US is looking to topple Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
He clarified that discussions around changing Cuba’s political leadership are non-existent in the ongoing negotiations between Havana and Washington, reaffirming that regime change is "absolutely" not a point of contention.
In a related context, a senior US military official overseeing operations in Latin America informed lawmakers that there are no current plans or rehearsals for an invasion or plans to seize control of Cuba.
This series of events underscores the deteriorating relations between the two nations, even as diplomatic dialogue persists under growing economic and political pressures.
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