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Iran warns Bulgaria hosting US tankers complicit in war crimes

7/22/2026

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned Bulgaria that allowing U.S. aircraft would make Sofia complicit in war crimes.
Bulgaria will seek approval to station eight U.S. tanker aircraft at the Bezmer base, 260 km southeast of Sofia, for refuelling planes used in operations linked to war with Iran.
Baghaei said the U.S. strikes violate the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 and warned parties joining the aggression must accept responsibility.

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned Bulgaria that allowing U.S. aircraft would make Sofia complicit in war crimes.
Bulgaria will seek approval to station eight U.S. tanker aircraft at the Bezmer base, 260 km southeast of Sofia, for refuelling planes used in operations linked to war with Iran.
Baghaei said the U.S. strikes violate the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 and warned parties joining the aggression must accept responsibility.