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Aug 22, 2026

Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment angered Iran

Two US Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling tankers have departed Bulgaria's Bezmer Airbase approximately one month after their deployment, which was approved by parliament on July 22 and sparked protests from Iranian officials and local residents concerned about potential retaliatory attacks.

Aug 22, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The Bulgarian parliament approved the temporary deployment of the United States tanker aircraft on July 22, 2026.
  • ▪Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that Bulgaria made its decisions regarding the aircraft deployment in full coordination with the United States government based on prior information.
  • ▪The United States has been engaged in an active war with Iran since February 28, 2026.

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Iran WarIran's regional influenceUnited States military operations

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