Bulgaria Lets U.S. Jets Refuel Near Iran | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

Bulgaria just approved U.S. military planes to refuel at Bezmer Air Base in support of Middle East operations against Iran — a move sparking regional tension, diplomatic warnings from Tehran, and domestic debate over alignment with Washington. While Prime Minister Radev insists Bulgaria won’t be a combatant and U.S. assets will stay outside Bulgarian airspace, Iran accuses Bulgaria of complicity in “aggression.” The decision underscores a widening rift in Europe, as Eastern allies like Bulgaria and Poland increasingly back U.S. posture against Iran — even as Western Europe hesitates —…