Iran Approves New Defence Minister
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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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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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18 Oct Iran's Parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Minister of Defence
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