Cuba's leadership has issued a stark warning of a potential "bloodbath" if attacked by the US, following Washington's imposition of new sanctions targeting the country's intelligence agency and senior officials amid heightened military tensions.

Cuba’s leadership warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country’s intelligence agency and senior officials. The escalation comes amid reports of heightened military tensions and claims of Cuban drone acquisitions from Russia and Iran.