Ivaylo Mirchev: The government is inadequate in the face of threats from Iran against Bulgaria

20.08.2026 | Foreign policy

Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev criticized the government for the lack of decisive measures and an adequate response following reports of possible Iranian threats against the Bezmer air base.

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Criticism of the Ministry of Defense

Instead of the responsible Deputy Minister of Defense being at NATO for urgent consultations, the government is limiting itself to vague security measures around the Bezmer airbase, claims Ivaylo Mirchev.

The cabinet's inadequate reactions make Bulgaria look timid and unprepared in the face of hybrid warfare.

The threat according to the "Financial Times"

According to Mirchev, the Foreign Ministry should have long ago demanded an explanation from the Iranian ambassador regarding the provocations towards our country.