Cuba takes the threat of a possible US military action against the island seriously and regularly prepares the population for the country's defense, permanent representative of Cuba to the UN, Ernesto Soberon Guzman, told TASS.

That is why in Cuba they dedicate every Friday to defense, to prepare the entire population to defend the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. They must be ready for any scenario, including military ones, the Cuban diplomat noted.

According to Guzman, the Cuban leadership takes into account the public statements of high-ranking US officials, in which they did not rule out the possibility of forceful action against the island.

The Cuban diplomat noted that when assessing the threats, Havana takes into account Washington's actions in the international arena in recent years as well. Under the current US administration, its top leaders have made numerous public statements about their willingness to invade, bomb, and destroy Cuba.

This is another important reason to take such threats seriously, the Cuban permanent representative to the UN emphasized.