In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Miguel Díaz-Canel stressed the need for dialogue, but said Cuba is prepared to defend itself.

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US President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that there would be ‘no deal' with the Islamic Republic except for ‘unconditional surrender’. His message comes as the Middle East conflict entered its seventh day on Friday.

The comments come in the wake of news that U.S. and Cuban officials have met to discuss future relations between the two longtime Cold War foes.

In his first interview with U.S. media, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addresses rising tensions between Cuba and the United States. Diaz-Canel denounces the possibility of a U.S. attack, citing ongoing threats and stressing the need to prepare for the island’s defense as diplomatic relations remain strained.

The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

Pentagon plans for a possible Cuba operation have accelerated as officials prepare for a potential order from Donald Trump, USA TODAY has learned.

Canel’s stance on “Meet the Press” reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.