The US military has been publicly broadcasting the location of military surveillance flights near Cuba on plane-tracking websites as Washington continues to exert pressure on the island's communist leadership. Leaving flight transponders on 'is likely deliberate,' said UK drone expert Dr. Steve Wright, with the intention to send a clear message that the US has 'eyes in the sky.' BBC Verify analysis revealed that at least five US Navy P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones have been operating in the Caribbean near Cuba since May 11, some as close as 50 miles from the island. These operations coincide with rising US-Cuba tensions following the imposition of an oil blockade by Washington. In response to an accusation of acquiring drones capable of reaching the US mainland, Cuba asserted it does 'not desire war.' The US Secretary of State has offered a 'new relationship' with Cubans, claiming the island's hardships stem from its communist regime, not external embargoes. Continued surveillance flights suggest the US aims to deter attempts by allies like Venezuela to assist Cuba amid a significant fuel crisis, leading to protests and major power outages in the country.