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Iranian Authorities Warned Bulgaria Not to Let US Use Airports
Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov said Bulgaria is not refuelling aircraft for strikes on Iran, despite a March 18 warning from Tehran.
- On Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov confirmed Iran sent a diplomatic note protesting foreign military refueling planes at Sofia Vasil Levski Airport; Bulgaria maintains full diplomatic relations with Tehran and is not at war.
- Last month, Iranian authorities warned NATO member Bulgaria against allowing foreign nations to use its airports for operations against Iran, stating Tehran 'reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security and national interests.'
- Stanislav Balabanov of the 'There is Such People' party accused the caretaker government of downplaying Iranian threats; Raykov responded that the situation should not be used to amplify public fears before April elections.
- Romania authorized foreign access to bases at Mihail Kog and Turzii despite Iran's similar warning; Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miru assured the public that aircraft are unarmed and limited to refueling roles.
- Diplomatic and sporting contacts continue despite tensions, with Iran's football federation inviting Romania for a friendly match ahead of the FIFA World Cup; President Nicu Dan stressed such support does not make Romania a 'cobelligerent.
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Bulgaria's Ima Takva Narod Party (TISP) presented a note sent by Iran to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, dated March 18, regarding US tankers at the Sofia airport, and questioned whether the note was authentic, the Bulgarian news agency reports.
Iran Warns Bulgaria Over U.S. Military Use of Airports
Iran cautioned Bulgaria against allowing U.S. military operations at its airports, particularly Vasil Levski, amid military tensions in Iran. This warning, confirmed by Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raikov, came amidst regional concerns and action by European countries like Spain, Italy, and France opposing U.S. military operations.
Iran warned Bulgaria to refrain from supporting the United States and called for the removal of American military aircraft.
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