Declaration Of WAR? Cuba STRIKES 'American Boat' | 4 Dead As Vance, Rubio Warn Of Response

| Feb 26, 2026, 08:57:58 AM | TOI.in
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Four people were killed and six injured after Cuban forces opened fire on a U.S.-registered speedboat near the northern coast of Cuba, sparking a diplomatic flare-up with United States. Cuban authorities say the Florida-registered vessel entered territorial waters near Cayo Falcones and allegedly opened fire on border guards, triggering a deadly gunfight that left a Cuban commander wounded. Officials in Washington say they are independently verifying the facts and determining whether any victims were American citizens or residents. Marco Rubio warned the U.S. would respond appropriately if Americans were harmed, while JD Vance said the situation remains under close monitoring. Investigations are ongoing as tensions rise between Havana and Washington following recent disputes over sanctions and energy restrictions.

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