Coverage dated July 12, 2026 to July 17, 2026

Trump says Cuba may be stockpiling Iranian drones

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Washington’s ambassador to the UN recently said Cuba represented “a national security threat,” accusing China and Russia of using the island to spy on the US.

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End Time Headlines
Officials warn of Iranian drones in Cuba that could threaten South Florida (opens End Time Headlines)
Published Jul 12, 2026
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According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, national security advocates and elected officials are sounding the alarm over Iran’s expanding military footprint in the Western Hemisphere, specifically the reported delivery of approximately 300 Iranian drones to Cuba.
Townhall
Iranian Drones in Cuba? Here's What Trump Knows. (opens Townhall)
Published Jul 13, 2026
Semafor
Trump says Cuba may be stockpiling Iranian drones (opens Semafor)
Published Jul 14, 2026
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Washington’s ambassador to the UN recently said Cuba represented “a national security threat,” accusing China and Russia of using the island to spy on the US.
Latin Times
President Trump Suggests Iran Could Have Drones in Cuba: 'We Will Deal With It' (opens Latin Times)
Published Jul 14, 2026
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An Axios report in May cited classified U.S. intelligence indicating that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023
PJ Media
Cuba Falling: Iranian Drones and Treasonous Dems in Havana? This Is a National Security Threat. (opens PJ Media)
Published Jul 15, 2026
Foreign Policy
Does Cuba Really Have Iranian Drones? (opens Foreign Policy)
Published Jul 17, 2026
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Experts say Trump is laying the pretext for U.S. military action against the island.