Tehran has escalated its rhetoric with a series of sharp statements directed at the United States and allied nations, accusing them of providing logistical support for American military activities in the region. The Iranian government has specifically named Bulgaria among countries it views as complicit in enabling U.S. operations. Officials have emphasized that Iran considers itself entitled to take countermeasures against nations providing such assistance. The tensions reflect broader regional friction as Iran simultaneously signals potential disruptions to oil exports through the Persian Gulf, describing such measures as economic retaliation. Iranian representatives stated during a regular press briefing that their country did not initiate current hostilities, framing their potential responses as defensive actions.