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Iran's New Defence Minister Approved

18 Oct

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Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as Defence Minister on Sunday (October 18, 2026), ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country’s defence production and procurement apparatus.

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The Hindu18 Oct

Iranian Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatened "enormous damage" to the United States and its allies in West Asia if the U.S. resumes military action against Iran. Appointed on October 18, 2026, Akhlaghi received parliamentary approval with 237 votes out of 277 cast following his predecessor's death in a previous conflict. He warned that defending Iran requires understanding current geopolitical trends and…

Iran's new Defence Minister Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if U.S. attacks →2 articles from The Hindu on this story

The Straits Times18 Oct

Iran's parliament appointed Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence on October 18, following an interim period led by Majid Ebn al-Reza after Aziz Nasirzadeh’s death in February. Akhlaqi, who has extensive experience in Iran's defense industry, pledged to strengthen military-industrial capabilities and enhance cooperation with private companies. He also warned against potential US aggression, threatening severe…

Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence →

Al Jazeera18 Oct

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has been appointed as Iran's defence minister following a US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28th, with 237 lawmakers voting in favor of his appointment. Akhlaghi, who is 68 years old and has over 42 years of experience in the Defence Ministry and related organizations, will focus on rebuilding and expanding Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure, particularly in missile…

Who is Mehrdad Akhlagh, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister? →

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18 Oct
Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as Defence Minister on Sunday (October 18, 2026), ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country’s defence production and procurement apparatus.
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Where to start Iran's new Defence Minister Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if U.S. attacks The Hindu

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18 Oct Iran's new Defence Minister Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if U.S. attacksIranian Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatened "enormous damage" to the United States and its allies in West Asia if the U.S. resumes military action against Iran. Appointed on October 18, 2026, Akhlaghi received parliamentary approval with 237 votes out of 277 cast following his predecessor's death in a previous conflict. He warned that defending Iran requires understanding current geopolitical trends and…The Hindu
18 Oct Iran's Parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Minister of DefenceIran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi as the new Defence Minister on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following months of interim leadership after the previous minister was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. Akhlaqi, a veteran of Iran’s defence industry subject to U.S. and EU sanctions, pledged to strengthen military capabilities and cooperate more with private companies while threatening severe retaliation against…The Hindu
18 Oct Who is Mehrdad Akhlagh, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has been appointed as Iran's defence minister following a US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28th, with 237 lawmakers voting in favor of his appointment. Akhlaghi, who is 68 years old and has over 42 years of experience in the Defence Ministry and related organizations, will focus on rebuilding and expanding Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure, particularly in missile…Al Jazeera
18 Oct Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defenceIran's parliament appointed Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence on October 18, following an interim period led by Majid Ebn al-Reza after Aziz Nasirzadeh’s death in February. Akhlaqi, who has extensive experience in Iran's defense industry, pledged to strengthen military-industrial capabilities and enhance cooperation with private companies. He also warned against potential US aggression, threatening severe…The Straits Times

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