Officials Warn of Iran Launching Attacks Against Florida from Cuba
by David Lindfield
Concerns are growing about the threat of Iran launching missiles into South Florida from Communist Cuba.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is warning about the potential threat posed by Iranian drones believed to be stationed in Cuba.
Bush raised the concern during an event for United Against Nuclear Iran, where he serves as chair.
“Iran has been a consistent threat to the united security interests of our country, certainly of Israel,” Bush said.
“And now, we see that it’s not just Israel and the United States, but the Gulf region as well.
“I also want to point out that the press reports that there are 300 of these [drones] in Cuba.”
Bush said the United States has the capability to defend itself but warned that drone swarms can overwhelm defenses.
He said, “Drones organize in clusters and can get through the defense capabilities, as we’ve seen in the Middle East as well.”
The warning comes amid growing concern that Iranian-backed technology in Cuba could put South Florida and other parts of the United States within range.
Bush said Iran has long worked with hostile regimes in the Western Hemisphere.
“I think it’s important to recognize that Iran has consistently been working with Cuba, Venezuela prior to the departure of Maduro from the regime, creating instability in not just in Cuba, but certainly in the region,” Bush said, referring to deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.