The US military has been granted permission to use a Bulgarian military airfield to deploy its tanker aircraft for operations in the Middle East. This decision has raised concerns in the region, as locals fear that a possible Iranian response could negatively impact their security.
Residents in the Bulgarian village near the military airfield are expressing worries about the rising tensions between the US and Iran. In this context, the Iranian regime has confronted Bulgaria with threats regarding potential consequences. The situation is causing additional uncertainty among the residents.
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