Cuba's president has warned of retaliation in case of an attack from the United States, as the island "has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack". This comes amid rising tension between the two countries after Trump alluded to taking over the island and imposed additional sanctions on the communist nation.
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© France 24 01:29 Cuba says it has right to defend itself in case of US attack Americas Issued on: 19/05/2026 - 12:13 Share Cuba's president has warned of retaliation in case of an attack from the United States, as the island "has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack". This comes amid rising tension between the two countries after Trump alluded to taking over the island and imposed additional sanctions on the communist nation.
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