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Iran appoints Mehrdad Akhlaghi as new Minister of Defense
The Iranian Parliament has officially confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. In a virtual voting session, Akhlaghi received 237 votes of confidence, with 15 members voting against and 25 abstaining out of 277 participants.
Akhlaghi, a 68-year-old veteran of the defense industry with over 42 years of experience, succeeds Majid Ebn-e Reza, who served in an interim capacity. The vacancy was created following the death of former Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh during US and Israeli military strikes in February.
As a specialist in ballistic missiles, aerospace technology, and military-industrial production, Akhlaghi previously headed the Defense Industries Organization and the Aerospace Industries Organization. His appointment comes during a period of regional tension and ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
In his inaugural remarks, Akhlaghi outlined priorities including rebuilding military-industrial infrastructure, accelerating defense technology development, and expanding cooperation with the private sector. He also issued a warning to the United States, stating that any further military aggression would result in significant regional damage and casualties.
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Akhlaghi has been the head of the Iranian Defense Industries Organization since 2013. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com · akhbar-rooz.com · newscentraltv.com · +3 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The Iranian Parliament confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaghi as the new Minister of Defense. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · akhbar-rooz.com · www.khabarfoori.com · sarabic.ae · +28 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The February strikes were launched by the United States and Israel. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com · akhbar-rooz.com · ch23.com · +12 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Akhlaghi succeeds Majid Ebn-e Reza, who held the position in an interim capacity. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com · akhbar-rooz.com · ch23.com · +12 more
- [DISPUTED] Former Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh died in military strikes in February. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com · akhbar-rooz.com · ch23.com · +19 more
- [DISPUTED] The February attacks killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com
- [● 17 SOURCES] Mehrdad Akhlaghi is under sanctions by the US, EU, and UN. athina984.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sigmalive.com · ch23.com · newscentraltv.com · +11 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Mehrdad Akhlaghi received 237 votes of confidence from the Iranian Parliament. akhbar-rooz.com · www.khabarfoori.com · oyaglig.com · www.finanzen.at · www.juedische-allgemeine.de · +19 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Mehrdad Akhlaghi replaces Aziz Nasirzadeh as the Minister of Defense. akhbar-rooz.com · newscentraltv.com · oyaglig.com · www.finanzen.at · www.juedische-allgemeine.de · +16 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] 15 members of the Iranian Parliament voted against the appointment of Mehrdad Akhlaghi. akhbar-rooz.com · www.khabarfoori.com · oyaglig.com · www.finanzen.at · www.juedische-allgemeine.de · +11 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Akhlaghi warned that US military actions would result in significant casualties for soldiers in the region. crprensa.com · www.tevhidhaber.com · www.turkgun.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · cronicadecantabria.com · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Iran has taken measures to prepare for the potential use of the GBU-43/B 'Mother of All Bombs'. crprensa.com · www.tevhidhaber.com · www.turkgun.com · cronicadecantabria.com · www.vol.at · +2 more