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Iran's New Defence Minister Approved

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Iran's New Defence Minister Approved. (2026, October 18). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/88409

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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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