US Defense official Pete Hegseth cautioned Cuba against acquiring weaponry capable of striking the US mainland or its Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. The warning came during a visit to the Guantanamo Bay base, located on the southeastern tip of Cuba, on Wednesday. Hegseth specifically warned against weapons that could pose a threat to US territory. The Guantanamo Bay base is well-known for its controversial detention facility. The US maintains a significant military presence at the base, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions with Cuba. This warning signals heightened US concern regarding Cuba’s potential military build-up and its implications for regional security. No specific arms deals prompted the warning, but the US is proactively addressing potential threats.