Pakistan, July 31 -- Iran has intensified its diplomatic efforts against the expanding US military presence in Europe, urging regional governments not to allow their territory or military facilities to be used for operations targeting the Islamic Republic.

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According to Iranian state media, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone calls with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova and Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos to express Tehran's concerns over recent military developments.

During his conversation with Bulgaria's foreign minister, Araqchi criticised Sofia's decision to approve the temporary deployment of up to eight US KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 ...