Sources from Tehran have told the Financial Times that Iranian forces are considering attacks on US facilities in Southeast European countries, such as Bulgaria, which recently approved the use of the Bezmer airbase.

Iran has called on Bulgaria to reconsider allowing the deployment of US aircraft at the Bezmer airbase, warning that such a decision could have serious consequences. Tehran's statement reflects regional tensions and its concerns over military presence.

Bulgarian Minister Stoyanov announced that despite authorization for up to eight aircraft, the United States is likely to station only two planes at the Bezmer airbase.

This business newsletter highlights three key changes in Bulgaria's 2026 budget and reports on the approval for American aircraft at the Bezmer airbase.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft at the Bezmer airbase during a phone call with his Bulgarian counterpart.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced a proposal to parliament for the deployment of up to eight US military tanker aircraft at the Bezmer airbase to support operations.