CIA conducts detention and interrogation in Cuba, a US warship is attacked off Yemen coast, and a military commission is held in Cuba.

The entities involved

• Central Intelligence Agency →

  national foreign intelligence agency of the United States

  • CIA custody of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri led to traumatic brain injury, and he is now detained at a U.S. Navy base.22:45
  • Alleged interference in Central American affairs and involvement in complex cross-border operations.17:57
• Yemen →

  country in West Asia

  • The renewed conflict sees Saudi Arabia back at war with Houthis in Yemen, concurrent with US strikes in Bahrain and threats from Iran.23:00
  • Iran-allied Houthi rebels are advancing along the Yemeni coast.20:53
• Cuba →

  sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea

  • US legal and political pressure on Cuba intensified through Supreme Court rulings and Congressional action.23:35
  • Trump ended a suspension of US law regarding Cuba property, leading to lawsuits against companies like Expedia.23:35

Related events

• Judge makes an announcement from Guantanamo Bay, and the Pentagon schedules officers from U.S. bases.23:15
• The CIA establishes a covert influence task force targeting Cuba, coinciding with US sanctions and energy blockades.Aug 8
• DHS expanded detention and deportation efforts, including planning detention camps in Cuba.Sep 26
• The Central Intelligence Agency plans to conduct filming operations within Cuba.Sep 27
• Guantánamo Bay is mentioned in the context of military expectations.Aug 1