Romania OKs US Action Claim

Romania did approve a United States request to use its bases for support missions tied to the Iran war, but the decision was made on March 11, not during a vote “today.” (presidency.ro) (usnews.com) President Nicușor Dan said after a meeting of Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defence that the United States would be allowed to place refueling aircraft, surveillance gear and satellite communications equipment on Romanian territory. Reuters reported Dan said the package was “defensive” and included no munitions. (presidency.ro) (usnews.com) Romania’s Parliament then approved the request the same day by 272 votes to 18, with five abstentions. Bulgarian News Agency and Romanian outlet Romania Insider both reported the measure covered temporary deployment of United States troops and equipment. (bta.bg) (romania-insider.com) The viral posts circulating on April 13 appear to recirculate that March 11 decision and present it as fresh approval linked to Romania’s current internal strains. Reuters reported on March 18 that Romania’s ruling coalition was under pressure over the 2026 budget, but that dispute was separate from the March 11 defense vote. (globalbankingandfinance.com) (bta.bg) The military decision itself came after the United States and Israel opened strikes on Iran on February 28, widening the war across the region. Romania’s role was to host support assets on NATO territory, not to announce that Romania was entering the war as a combatant. (britannica.com) (usnews.com) Romanian officials pushed that distinction again after Tehran reacted. Romania Insider reported on March 17 that Romania’s Foreign Ministry said the country “is not part of the conflict” after Iran warned Bucharest over the use of Romanian bases by the United States. (romania-insider.com 1) (romania-insider.com 2) The practical effect of the March 11 approval was access for support systems at bases including Mihail Kogălniceanu, a Black Sea hub long used by the United States and NATO. Bloomberg and Stars and Stripes both described the move as temporary base access for Middle East operations. (bloomberg.com) (stripes.com) So the core claim is partly real and partly mistimed: Romania did approve United States support activity against Iran, but the approval happened on March 11, 2026, and the posts spreading on April 13 leave out that date. (presidency.ro) (bta.bg)