Gyurov: Bulgaria is not participating in military actions in the Middle East

06.03.2026 | Foreign policy

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov stated that Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict in the Middle East and is not participating in military actions. He commented on the deployment of American military aircraft and assured the safety of citizens.

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Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict in the Middle East and does not participate in any way in the actions of Israel and the US towards Iran, said the caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. He commented on the deployment of American military aircraft in the country, emphasizing that the decision for this was made before the caretaker government took office. Gyurov assured that the government will continue to fulfill its obligations to NATO and support the actions of its allies. He noted that no actions related to the military actions of the US and Israel are being undertaken on the country's territory. The Prime Minister stressed that the government strives to ensure calm and provide facts, and not to participate in political propaganda.