Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has pressed European counterparts over the use of regional military facilities in connection with U.S. operations, with Bulgaria emerging as a key focus. According to the report, Araqchi urged Sofia to reconsider permitting the temporary deployment of U.S. military aircraft at Bezmer air base.
The move highlights Tehran’s concern about how European territory and infrastructure could be involved in American military activity. By raising the issue directly, Araqchi signaled that Iran is closely watching decisions by European governments that may affect the wider security environment.
Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base was specifically mentioned in the report, underscoring its relevance in the current dispute. Iran’s message appeared to center on limiting support arrangements that could facilitate U.S. operations, even when those deployments are described as temporary.
The development adds another diplomatic layer to already tense relations surrounding U.S. military activity in the region. It also shows how European states can be drawn into broader geopolitical friction when access to bases, aircraft deployments and defense cooperation become part of a larger strategic contest.
