Iran has issued threats against Bulgaria
The Iranian government has sent a note of protest to Bulgaria, a NATO member, demanding that it prohibit the use of local airports for U.S. military operations.
This was reported by Reuters.
In the document, dated March 18, the Iranian side stated that it reserves the right to take “all necessary measures” to protect its sovereignty and interests. The protest was prompted by the appearance of American refueling aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport in late February.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry confirmed receipt of the note, but Deputy Minister Marin Raikov emphasized that the country is not participating in the war. According to him, combat aircraft for operations against Iran do not fly over Bulgarian territory, and the presence of U.S. aircraft is explained by the planned deployment of NATO forces. Sofia continues to maintain diplomatic relations with Tehran and emphasizes that parliament has not adopted any decisions regarding support for military actions in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Threats against Bulgaria come amid global tensions over Iran’s blocking of strategic sea lanes. Earlier reports indicated that one of the Gulf states is prepared to assist the U.S. in forcibly opening the Strait of Hormuz, which heightens the risk of direct conflict. Bulgarian authorities insist that they are acting strictly within the framework of NATO’s alliance obligations and international law. The situation remains under the watchful eye of the international community, as pressure on NATO countries from the Iranian regime could lead to further escalation in Europe.
U.S. President Donald Trump is seriously considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO. According to him, this is because the Alliance did not join the U.S. operation against Iran.
Recall that U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the active phase of the military campaign against Iran, known as Operation “Epic Fury,” is coming to an end.
Recall that Trump stated that Iran had offered him the position of supreme leader.
Prior to this, U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO member countries, accusing them of failing to support Washington in its confrontation with Tehran.
