Cuba Prepares to Repel Possible US Attack: What is Happening on the Island

Cuban authorities are considering the possibility of a military attack by the United States and are taking measures to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. This was stated on Friday by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. According to the LETA agency citing DPA, the Cuban leader emphasized the country's determination to defend itself in the event of foreign military intervention. "We are determined to repel any foreign military aggression against our country," Díaz-Canel stated. At the same time, the president noted that Cuba adheres to a peaceful policy and does not pose a threat to the national security of the United States. ### Trump Comments on Possible Intervention The statement from the Cuban president came against the backdrop of remarks from White House chief Donald Trump. The day before, the American president responded to a radio journalist's question about whether he was considering military intervention to overthrow the communist regime in Cuba. In response, Trump stated that he intends to resolve the Cuban issue before the end of his presidential term. However, from the response given, it does not follow that Washington has already made a decision to conduct a military operation against Cuba. ### Cuba Prepares Its Army and Civil Population Tensions in relations between Havana and Washington have increased following the American military operation in Venezuela in January 2026. During this operation, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by American troops and brought to the United States for trial. After the events in Venezuela, Cuban authorities began regularly conducting military exercises and meetings focused on defense planning. The preparation involves not only the armed forces but also the civilian population. As part of the "War of All the People" program, the Cuban army organizes basic military training for the country's residents. This program provides for the participation of the population in the defense of the state in the event of an external attack. Despite the military preparations, the Cuban leadership continues to emphasize that it views its actions as defensive. Lo que puede y debe hacer EE.UU es poner fin al #BloqueoGenocida, acabar con el castigo colectivo y dejar a este pueblo vivir en paz. #Cuba no agrede ni amenaza a ninguna nación. Pero rechazaremos todo intento de agresión militar extranjera y para ese peligro nos preparamos. https://t.co/fkpbmFabPk— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) November 13, 2026