Cuban President Says Nation Poses No Threat to U.S.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that Cuba poses no threat to the United States and has no aggressive plans or intentions against any country. The statement came after Axios reported that Cuba has acquired roughly 300 military drones stored throughout the country and has discussed plans to strike the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay and potentially Key West, Florida.

CBS News has not independently confirmed the details of the drone report, and Cuba has not denied possessing military drones.

Díaz-Canel criticized what he described as threats of military aggression against Cuba from the world's greatest power. He defended Cuba's right to defend itself against any military onslaught and said the threat itself already constitutes an international crime.

"The threats of military aggression against Cuba from the world's greatest power are well-known," Díaz-Canel said in a translated social media statement.

have not produced the hoped-for effect on leadership.

In March, officials stated they would have the honor of taking Cuba in some form. CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week and demanded fundamental changes while warning that Cuba can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries.