Balgarianovinite.com Several political figures and entities reacted on Saturday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Saturday morning that Israel and the US are jointly striking Iran.
The presidential administration reported that it is monitoring developments in the Middle East with concern and alarm. The institution said it joins international efforts to end the military conflict and to return to the negotiating table. It also called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.
GERB leader Boyko Borissov condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East as a dangerous escalation that must stop immediately. He urged a return to diplomacy while warning that concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme are undermining global security. Borissov also argued that Iran’s failure to prove it is not developing nuclear weapons, in breach of international agreements, fuels doubts about security and stability worldwide.
Officials of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition stressed that Bulgaria is not a target in the current escalation of Middle East tensions and that this country’s safety is in the security of a united Europe. CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov and CC-DB Ivaylo Mirchev both noted Iran’s nuclear programme, missile capabilities, human rights violations, and support for terrorism as threats to international security. Denkov stressed that restraint and diplomatic solutions are needed, including a peaceful transition to governance in Iran chosen by its citizens through free and fair elections.
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a Facebook post: “Yet again, the planet is facing the threat of a world war. The reason for this is the terrorist attack by [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s regime against Iran.” According to statement, Vazrazhdane insists on the immediate condemnation of the actions of Netanyahu’s criminal regime and, “If it turns out that the US military aircraft at Sofia Airport have any connection whatsoever to the war in Iran, they must be immediately withdrawn from our territory.” Kostadinov concluded: “This war is not ours, Iran is not our enemy, peace must be supported.”
In a statement released by the MRF – New Beginning press service, MRF – New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that Saturday’s events in the Middle East are a serious test for international security but also for Bulgaria’s national integrity on the international stage. According to Peevski, institutions, parties, and the public must act together, with composure and responsibility toward the people.
A statement released by the Bulgarian Socialist Party called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy. Krum Zarkov, the leader of the BSP, stated: “Unilateral military action never leads to anything but war. War is not a continuation of politics by other means but only death and destruction.” The statement was adamant that yet another devastating war in the Middle East is a completely unacceptable scenario, and every effort must be made to prevent it, while there is still a chance to do so.
In a Facebook post, former president Rumen Radev (2017 – 2026) expressed hope that reason will prevail and that military action in the Middle East will cease as soon as possible. He said that a destructive war in the region would pose a huge threat to international peace and security, especially for Europe. Radev wrote: “It is extremely worrying that diplomacy is increasingly giving way to force in the resolution of international disputes. […] Whatever the contradictions in the region, they should be resolved through diplomacy.” Reactions in Bulgaria to Military Conflict in Middle East 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-03-01 14:32:01 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law