Cuba Prepares for US Threats While Emphasizing Readiness to Defend Sovereignty

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Ernesto Soppron Guzman, Cuba‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated in an interview with Al Mayadeen that Havana has maintained a defensive posture in response to prospective threats.

The diplomatic official also emphasized that while Havana seeks to engage in dialogue with Washington on the basis of mutual respect, the country remains fully prepared to confront all possible scenarios.

These remarks come as United States President Donald Trump has adopted threatening stances against Havana over recent months. Previously, he raised the prospect of United States intervention in the island nation and characterized Cuba as a future target for Washington.

According to a CBS News report on September 26, 2026, the United States military has reviewed potential requirements for its Southern Command in medical, logistical, and military police sectors. While American officials have linked these measures to a potential invasion of Cuba, the documents examined by CBS did not explicitly mention Cuba, nor was there documented evidence of a troop deployment order.

Tensions between Washington and Havana have escalated in recent months alongside intensified United States sanctions and hardline rhetoric from American officials. While Cuban authorities have declared their readiness for negotiations with Washington, they have firmly asserted that the nation’s sovereignty and political framework are entirely non-negotiable. Conversely, American officials continue to emphasize sustained pressure on the Cuban government and the evaluation of various strategic scenarios.