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The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a stern condemnation of military operations conducted by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory on February 28, 2026. In an official statement released from Havana, Cuban authorities characterized the attacks as a severe violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting they represent a flagrant breach of both the United Nations Charter and established international legal standards.

According to the Cuban government, this calculated aggression marks the second instance where diplomatic progress on nuclear negotiations has been deliberately undermined by external military action. The statement emphasizes that these operations pose grave dangers to regional and international peace, with immediate destabilizing effects already manifesting across the Middle East.

Cuba has aligned itself with global appeals demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities, noting the attacks have resulted in unspecified civilian casualties, including children. The Caribbean nation warned against further escalation driven by hegemonic interests and military domination strategies that risk drawing additional regional actors into the conflict with unforeseeable consequences.

The statement advocates for upholding fundamental principles of international law, including sovereign equality of states, non-interference in internal affairs, and the prohibition of force against territorial integrity. Cuba specifically called for enhanced diplomatic neighborliness between Iran and Arab states during this critical juncture.

Cuba urged the United Nations Security Council to fulfill its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, while simultaneously requesting the UN General Assembly to mobilize global efforts toward peace restoration with urgent determination. The statement concludes by reaffirming Cuba’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.

In a significant address to Cuba’s Council of Ministers, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has issued a compelling call for immediate implementation of transformative economic and social reforms. The Cuban leader emphasized that these changes represent the most urgent modifications needed for the country’s economic model, focusing particularly on enhancing municipal autonomy and business independence.

The comprehensive reform agenda encompasses multiple critical areas: business autonomy, municipal self-governance, restructuring of state apparatus, national food production with municipal balance sheets, energy matrix transformation including renewable sources and domestic crude oil utilization, export expansion through foreign direct investment flexibilities, economic partnerships between state and private sectors (especially at municipal level), and business engagement with Cubans residing abroad.

President Díaz-Canel stressed that these measures must collectively contribute to macroeconomic stabilization, increased foreign exchange earnings, and development of national production—with particular emphasis on food security. He noted that success largely depends on the performance of both the business system and municipal governments, urging them to fully utilize granted powers that many have yet to implement or even understand.

The municipal level emerges as the central focus of these reforms, with local governments expected to manage foreign direct investment, operate closed-loop foreign currency systems, facilitate state-private sector partnerships, design local production systems, and handle investments from overseas Cubans.

During the same session, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz presented the updated “Government’s Economic and Social Program for 2026″—previously known as the Government Program to Correct Distortions and Revitalize the Economy. The revised program maintains ten general objectives while modifying specific targets and increasing measurable indicators. The document, which underwent public consultation and expert review, is scheduled for publication this March and will be updated annually.

Economic Minister Joaquín Alonso Vázquez reported concerning economic indicators from January, with goods exports generally underperforming targets despite strong showings in honey, tobacco, lobster, rum, and biopharmaceuticals. Service exports in healthcare nearly reached 100% of targets, tourism achieved 85%, and telecommunications exceeded expectations. The minister acknowledged progress in 86 foreign currency self-financing schemes across various sectors while noting persistent challenges from the U.S. embargo.

Agricultural production continues to struggle despite intensive efforts, failing to meet population demands or compensate for planned food import deficits. January prices rose 0.67%, resulting in a 12.5% year-on-year inflation rate driven by excess liquidity and supply deficits.

The government reported that 178,666 families (303,298 beneficiaries) currently receive social assistance, including 63,788 mothers with three or more children in vulnerable situations. Social transformation initiatives are underway in 1,249 communities.

Significant progress was reported on municipal decentralization, with authority to approve non-state economic actors potentially transferring to municipalities in the first half of the year. Regulations for municipal-level approval of state-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises are also advancing.

Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy noted slow progress in municipal energy transition strategies, urging localities to develop sustainability plans using their own resources. Only nine municipalities have completed energy transition designs so far.

Finance Minister Vladimir Regueiro Ale reported successful implementation of the 2025 State Budget, with strong subsidy performance, tax collection, and positive current account balance. Local budgets showed surpluses overall, with five provinces achieving particularly strong results. Municipalities will receive portions of 2025 revenue surpluses for development projects, potentially providing over 9 billion pesos for local development in 2026 when combined with Territorial Contribution funds.

The Council also addressed accounts receivable and payable issues, evaluated territorial development strategies, reviewed employment survey results showing 77.9% of workers have intermediate technical or higher education, and discussed progress at the Mariel Special Development Zone despite challenging circumstances.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has issued a forceful condemnation following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, characterizing the act as a grave violation of international norms and human dignity. Through an official statement posted on his Facebook profile, the Cuban leader expressed profound condolences to the Iranian people, government, and President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, as well as to the family of the deceased leader.

President Díaz-Canel denounced the assassination as an ‘execrable act’ that represents ‘an unscrupulous violation of all norms of International Law and human dignity.’ The Cuban head of state emphasized the significant diplomatic legacy left by Ayatollah Khamenei, noting his crucial role in fostering bilateral relations between Havana and Tehran.

In his tribute, the Cuban president memorialized the Iranian leader as ‘an outstanding statesman and leader of his people’ who made substantial contributions to the development of friendly relations between Cuba and Iran. This statement comes at a sensitive moment in international diplomacy, highlighting the strategic partnership between the two nations that have historically maintained close ties despite geopolitical pressures.

The assassination represents a significant escalation in political violence targeting high-level international figures and is likely to have substantial implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics and international security protocols. Cuba’s strong stance underscores its consistent foreign policy position against external interference in sovereign nations’ affairs and its commitment to multilateral international law frameworks.