An analysis by The Zioneer examines whether an Iranian attack on Bulgaria is feasible, calculating distances from Iran to the Bezmer Air Base and assessing missile ranges. The analysis notes that the distance from Iran's northwestern border to Bezmer is 1,900–2,100 km, and from Tehran 2,300–2,500 km, within the range of certain Iranian missile types (Sajjil, Khorramshahr) but with questionable accuracy. The analysis comes amid reports of US requests to base refueling aircraft at Bezmer.
An analysis published by The Zioneer assesses the feasibility of an Iranian ballistic missile strike on Bulgaria, specifically targeting the Bezmer Air Base in the southeast of the country. The analysis calculates the distance from Iran's northwestern border to Bezmer at 1,900–2,100 km, and from Tehran at 2,300–2,500 km, noting that these distances fall within the range of Iranian missiles such as the Sajjil and Khorramshahr. However, the analysis questions the accuracy of such a strike given Iran's historical launch patterns from central and eastern Iran toward Israel.
This analysis comes amid a broader context of US military activity in the region. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the US has requested permission from Bulgaria to deploy up to eight aerial refueling aircraft at Bezmer to support operations in the Middle East. The Bulgarian government has indicated it will seek parliamentary approval.
The analysis is based on open-source distance calculations and missile range data. It does not cite specific intelligence assessments or official statements. The conclusions remain speculative, with no confirmed plans for an Iranian attack on Bulgaria.
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