Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlachi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel
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- Akhlachi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.S1
- Iran's new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, warned the United States on Sunday after his confirmation by the parliament. "If their slogans turn into action, you’ll see the result," Ketabchi said in response to threats...S2
- DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country's defence production and procu...S3
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Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlachi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel
Akhlachi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.
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Iran's new defense minister Mehrdad Ketabchi cautions US
Iran's new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, warned the United States on Sunday after his confirmation by the parliament. "If their slogans…
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Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence
DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a forme…
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Published Oct 18, 2026
What to know
- Akhlachi replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who took over in an interim capacity after then Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February.S1
- Iran's new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, warned the United States on Sunday after his confirmation by the parliament. "If their slogans turn into action, you’ll see the result," Ketabchi said in response to threats...S2
- DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former defence sector veteran in charge of the country's defence production and procu...S3
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