Velislava Petrova

Two U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft arrived at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base to support Middle East operations, prompting Iranian complaints and local protests. Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, approved the deployment under a 2006 defense agreement, allowing up to eight aircraft and 250 personnel until October 2026. The U.S. Embassy requested the deployment, which Bulgarian officials emphasized is for logistical missions outside Bulgarian airspace.

The first two U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations, approved by Bulgaria's parliament until 2026. Iran protested the deployment, and Bulgarian residents staged protests, while U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Bulgarian officials despite Iranian threats.

Two U.S. military refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations, prompting complaints from Iran and local protests. Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, approved the deployment under a 2006 defense agreement, authorizing up to eight U.S. KC-135 aircraft and 250 personnel until 2026.