Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova-Chamova, to address the status of the Bezmer Air Base. According to Iranian state media, Araghchi expressed strong opposition to Bulgaria’s decision to allow the temporary deployment of US military aircraft at the facility.

During the call, Araghchi argued that by permitting the stationing of these aircraft to support US military operations, Bulgaria is effectively assisting in actions directed against Iranian interests. He characterized the move as a step that facilitates aggression, signaling Tehran's concern over the expansion of US military logistics in the region. The request for reconsideration highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Western-aligned nations regarding the use of European infrastructure for US-led military activities.

While the Iranian account emphasizes the diplomatic pressure being applied to Sofia, there has been no immediate public response or confirmation from the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the details of the conversation or any potential change in their military cooperation agreements with the United States. The situation remains a point of diplomatic friction as Iran continues to monitor US military movements in Eastern Europe.