The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
Summary
Two U.S. Air Force refueling planes left Bulgaria’s Bezmer airbase after weeks of local worry about becoming a target for Iranian attacks. The Bulgarian government had allowed the planes to support operations against Iran, leading to protests from villagers fearing conflict nearby.Key Facts
- Two U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers left the Bezmer airbase in Bulgaria.
- The planes were there to assist the U.S. military’s efforts in a conflict involving Iran.
- Villagers in Bezmer feared that hosting the U.S. planes could make their area a target for Iranian strikes.
- Bulgaria’s parliament had approved the temporary deployment of up to eight U.S. tankers and 250 personnel.
- Local residents collected over 3,000 signatures to oppose the deployment and held peaceful protests.
- The Bulgarian defense minister said intelligence found no direct threat to Bulgaria’s national security.
- Iran reportedly warned Bulgaria not to allow its territory to be used in U.S. and Israeli military actions.
- Despite the planes’ departure, fear and tension remain among villagers about possible future conflicts.
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