Trump Praises Bulgaria After Parliament Approves US Air Base for Iran Operations
Trump thanks Prime Minister Radev after Bulgaria's Parliament votes 136-13 to let US refueling aircraft use Bezmer Air Base, defying Iranian threats.
First Published: July 24, 2026, 9:12 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump praised Bulgaria after its Parliament voted to let U.S. military aircraft use a southeastern air base for operations against Iran, defying direct threats from Tehran.
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