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Cuba Discusses Using Russian and Iranian Drones Against U.S. Assets

Cuba has discussed using some of its 300 Russian and Iranian drones to strike U.S. assets in the Caribbean or Key West. An unnamed official described the proximity of the drones as concerning.

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U.S. assets in the Caribbean or Key West. An unnamed official told Axios that the presence of such technology near the United States raises concerns about possible involvement by terror groups, drug cartels, Iranians, or Russians.

Background The discussions were reported by Axios.

Military personnel attended the March of Torches in Havana on January 27, 2026, an annual event marking the birth anniversary of Cuban independence hero Jose Marti. The report did not specify any timeline for the discussions or any concrete plans.

Key Facts

300 drones
Russian and Iranian drones in Cuban arsenal
Possible targets
U.S. assets in Caribbean or Key West
Official comment
Unnamed official expressed concern to Axios

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. January 27, 2026

    Military personnel attended the March of Torches in Havana.

    1 source@Jerusalem_Post
  2. Recent

    Cuba discussed using some of its 300 Russian and Iranian drones to strike U.S. assets.

    1 source@Jerusalem_Post

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    U.S. defense officials may review security measures near Caribbean assets.

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Word count83 words
PublishedMay 17, 2026, 7:29 PM
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