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Iran Helping Cuba US Intelligence Flags Growing Threat Over Drone Build Up Amid Havana Tensions Report

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AI-generatedThe article reports escalating US-Cuba tensions over Cuba's military drone buildup and growing ties with Iran and Russia. The commercial mechanism is weak: no direct commodity or supply chain impact is identified. However, the geopolitical risk could affect regional energy security (Cuba's proximity to US oil infrastructure) and defense spending. The impact is region-specific (US-Cuba) and currently lacks concrete commercial channels.
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- Cuba acquired over 300 military drones.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to warn against hostilities.
- U.S. officials plan to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 aircraft downing.
- Cuba's defense ties with Iran and Russia are growing.
- Tensions include potential attacks on Guantanamo Bay and Key West.
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