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Two U.S. KC-135 aircraft leave Bulgarian base after Iranian warnings and protests

Two U.S. KC-135 aircraft departed Bezmer air base in Bulgaria following Iranian warnings and citizen protests, according to the headline. The move reflects tensions involving the United States, Iran and Bulgaria.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 23, 2026, 9:24 AM UTC.

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The incident signals heightened regional military and diplomatic tension around a NATO country.

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