economicJul 31, 2026

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations

Summary

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to provide support for operations in the Middle East arrived Friday at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria, drawing a complaint from Iran as Bulgarian residents have also been protesting the deployment.

Source: VESELIN TOSHKOV, Associated Press — Read the full report

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VESELIN TOSHKOV, Associated PressBy VESELIN TOSHKOV, Associated Press
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to provide support for operations in the Middle East arrived Friday at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria, drawing a complaint from Iran as Bulgarian residents have also been protesting the deployment. …

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