President Trump said US officials are probing reports that Iran may be storing drones in Cuba and warned that Washington would act if the claims are verified. His comments came after the US ambassador to the UN called Cuba a "national security threat" and accused China and Russia of using the island to spy on the United States. The White House has tightened sanctions and the embargo on Cuba, actions that critics say have worsened the nation's humanitarian crisis. Officials say the drone allegations are under investigation and no public evidence has yet been released.
Trump Says US Probing Claims Iran May Be Stockpiling Drones In Cuba — 'We'll Take Care Of It'
Trump says Cuba may be stockpiling Iranian drones
President Donald Trump said the United States is investigating reports that Iran may be storing drones in Cuba, a claim that US officials say could influence Washington's response to the island nation.
What Trump Said
"If they do have that, we'll take care of it in short order," Trump said, signaling a firm stance if the allegations are confirmed.
His remarks followed comments from Washington's ambassador to the United Nations, who described Cuba as "a national security threat" and accused China and Russia of using the island as a platform to conduct espionage against the United States.
The White House has repeatedly pressured Cuba's communist government, imposing sanctions on key officials and state entities and tightening the long-standing trade embargo. Critics say those measures have contributed to a worsening humanitarian situation across the Caribbean nation.
US officials say the drone-storage claims are under investigation. No public evidence has yet been released to substantiate the allegations, and US authorities have not detailed what actions they might take if the reports are confirmed.
By Jeronimo Gonzalez
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