Overview
- The U.S. Embassy in Havana says an FBI technical team is on the ground to conduct an independent investigation into the sea clash.
- Cuban officials say a Florida‑tagged speedboat with 10 men, 13 rifles, 11 pistols, and nearly 13,000 rounds opened fire on border guards on February 25, leaving five boaters dead and a guard wounded.
- The wounded survivors remain in Cuban custody on terrorism charges and are receiving medical care, and U.S. officials say at least one person involved is a U.S. citizen.
- Washington denies any government role in the operation and says it will verify Havana’s account and make decisions based on U.S. law and the protection of U.S. citizens.
- Cuba says it seized assault rifles, pistols, body armor, Molotov cocktails, uniforms, and a satellite unit, and reporters note the FBI’s presence in Cuba is unusual during a year of elevated U.S.–Cuba tensions.