FBI Probes Cuban Sea Clash, Tensions Rise

0:00It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. A US FBI team just landed in Cuba to kick off an independent probe into a deadly sea clash back on February 25th. 10 Cuban exiles sped toward the island at night, heavily armed, and sparked a shootout with Border Patrol. Five got killed, the rest wounded, and now held in custody while getting medical care. The US Embassy announced a visit as part of a full fact check on Havana's account. Officials made it clear they won't just take Cuba's word. They planned a dig-in based purely on American interests and laws to protect any US citizens involved. Cuba's calling these guys terrorists, some with prior rap sheets, who launch from the states aiming to stir up chaos and hit military spots. Tensions between the two countries hit new highs this year, especially after folks lost their lives in the exchange. Meanwhile, the Ontario State Marco Rubio shut down any link to Washington, stressing no US government

1:01hands were dirty in the operation. This comes amid broader strains, by the oil squeeze President Trump slapped on after ousting Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro early January. As the FBI wraps their onsite work, expect more clarity soon on what really went down at sea and how it plays into the rocky US Cuba dance that's far from over.