October 2026
Iran's Defense Minister Highlights Focus on Advanced Military Readiness
Iran's Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi-Ketabchi emphasized the importance of transforming threats into enhanced military readiness and defensive capabilities. This statement reflects Iran's proactive stance in…
Iran Appoints Engineer as New Defense Minister: What You Need to Know
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has been appointed as Iran's new defense minister by President Masoud Pezeshkian following a parliamentary vote of confidence. His appointment is notable…
Iran's Defense Minister Prioritizes Supply Needs for Armed Forces
Iran's Minister of Defense, Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, has pledged to prioritize the supply of needs for the Iranian Armed Forces. This commitment highlights the government's…
Iran's Nuclear Chief Congratulates New Defense Minister, Emphasizes Strategic Technology Development
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi on his new role as defense minister following a parliamentary confidence vote. This…
Iran Appoints Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as Defense Minister Following Parliamentary Approval
Iranian President has appointed Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as the new defense minister following parliamentary approval. This appointment is significant as it reflects the current administration's…
Iran Appoints Veteran Missile Developer Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as New Defence Minister
Iran has appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a veteran missile developer, as its new defence minister amid escalating tensions with the U.S., particularly following Donald Trump's…
Pezeshkian Issues New Appointment + Details
Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Khatibchi as the new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics following a vote of confidence from the parliament.…
Pezeshkian Signs Appointment of New Defense Minister
Masoud Pezeshkian has officially appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Khatibchi as the new Minister of Defense following a vote of confidence from the parliament. This appointment is…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Appointed as Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
President of Iran appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Khatabchi as the new Minister of Defense following parliamentary approval. This appointment is significant as it reflects the government's…
Iran's Defense Minister: Upgraded Military Capabilities Alter Adversaries' Strategies
Iran's Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi announced that the country has modernized its military capabilities since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, impacting adversaries'…
Iraqchi's Message to the New Defense Minister + Details
Seyed Abbas Araghchi congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katkbchi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as it reflects the current government's…
Iraqi Congratulates New Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
Seyed Abbas Araghchi congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katbchi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as it reflects the ongoing developments…
Iran's Parliament Confirms Mehrdad Akhlaghi as New Defense Minister
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new defense minister with a significant majority vote. This decision comes after the assassination of former…
Iran Appoints UN-Sanctioned Missile Chief as New Defense Minister
Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as the new defense minister on October 18, receiving overwhelming support. This appointment is significant as Ketabchi is a…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi: Iran's New Defence Minister Amid Rising Tensions with the U.S.
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has been appointed as Iran's new defence minister amid escalating tensions with the United States. His appointment comes at a critical time…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi Appointed as Iran's New Defense Minister
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a veteran of Iran's missile industry and linked to the Revolutionary Guards, has been appointed as the new defense minister following the…