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Iran warns Bulgaria over US tanker deployment

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2026-07-27 11:46 UTC → 2026-07-27 13:15 UTC · added removed

Iran’s foreign ministry issued a third warning on 27 July, condemning Bulgaria’s decision to host up to eight U.S. KC‑135 aerial refuelling aerial‑refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base has drawn renewed diplomatic pressure. On 27 July Iran’s foreign ministry issued a third warning, calling the deployment Bezmer military air base. The warning reiterated that Bulgarian officials bear responsibility for a “dangerous decision” and holding Sofia responsible for facilitating that supports U.S. operations against Tehran. Earlier that week the Bulgarian parliament approved moving the U.S. aircraft to Bezmer, prompting local protests over fears the base could become a target. Prime Minister Rumen Radev responded by convening a security working meeting with interior, defence, transport and intelligence officials. The statement cited earlier Iranian objections ministers reported no direct threat but pledged tighter security around Bezmer, national airspace and urged Bulgaria to reconsider. Bulgarian other critical infrastructure, and pledged ongoing coordination with NATO and regional partners. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov replied that said the risk of an Iranian missile strike remains limited and is lower than when the U.S. planes were based at a civilian airport. The warning followed a public thank‑you from former President Donald Trump Iran also warned of possible “sleeper cells” being activated in response to Prime Minister Rumen Radev for allowing the deployment. Local protests continue, with residents fearing the base could become a target amid heightened regional tensions. deployment, which is authorised from 24 July to 1 October 2026.

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  1. 2026-07-27 13:15 UTC Iran warns Bulgaria over US tanker deployment
  2. 2026-07-27 11:46 UTC Iran warns Bulgaria over US tanker deployment
  3. 2026-07-27 11:41 UTC Bulgaria tightens security amid US tanker deployment
  4. 2026-07-27 11:27 UTC Bulgaria tightens security amid US tanker deployment
  5. 2026-07-27 11:16 UTC Bulgaria tightens security amid US tanker deployment
  6. 2026-07-27 06:29 UTC Bulgaria US tanker deployment approved despite protests
  7. 2026-07-26 02:53 UTC Bulgaria US tanker deployment approved despite protests

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