October 2026
Meeting Between the Head of the Armed Forces Judicial Organization and the Minister of Defense
Hojjatoleslam Ahmadreza Pourkhaghan met with Minister of Defense Mehrdad Akhlaghi to discuss matters related to the Armed Forces. This meeting highlights the collaboration between judicial…
Iran Strengthens Defense Capabilities in Response to External Threats
Iran's Minister of Defense, Mehrdad Akhlaghi, announced that the country will enhance its defensive capabilities in response to ongoing threats, emphasizing a focus on preparedness…
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…
Head of Basij Organization: I am Confident New Horizons Will Open in Defense Industries
The head of the Basij Organization congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his appointment as Minister of Defense, expressing confidence in his ability to advance Iran's defense…
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…
Message of Congratulations from the Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization to the New Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katbi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as…
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…
Message of Congratulations from the Head of the Judicial Organization of Armed Forces to the Minister of Defense
The Head of the Judicial Organization of Armed Forces congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Defense, Mehrdad Akhlaghi, on receiving strong support from Parliament. This…
Congratulatory Message from the Head of Jihad University to the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
The Head of Jihad University congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katbi on his appointment as Minister of Defense. He highlighted the institution's readiness to support national defense…
Congratulations from the Acting Minister of Oil to the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
The Acting Minister of Oil has congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as it reflects the…
General Rahim Safavi: 'Akhlaghi' is a Burden of Experience
The Iranian Parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Kouchak as the new Minister of Defense. General Rahim Safavi emphasized Akhlaghi's extensive experience and commitment to strengthening…
Akhlaqi thanks MPs for confidence vote, pledges full commitment as defense minister
Mehrdad Akhlaqi has been appointed as Iran's Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, receiving a vote of confidence from Parliament. He has pledged to…
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'…
IRGC Chief Backs New Defense Minister Amidst Hybrid Warfare Challenges
The commander-in-chief of the IRGC has expressed strong support for Mehrdad Akhlaqi following his confirmation as Iran's new Minister of Defense. This support underscores the…
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…
Commander-in-Chief of the Army Issues New Message
The Commander-in-Chief of the Army has congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as it reflects the…
Mokhber Congratulates Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
Mohammad Mokhber congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi for his new role as Minister of Defense following his approval by the parliament. This appointment is significant as it…
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…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Khatib Appointed as Iran's Minister of Defense; A Manager Emerging from the Shadows
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Khatib has been appointed as Iran's Minister of Defense following a parliamentary vote of confidence. He has a background in defense and aerospace…
Introducing Mehrdad Akhlaghi: Iran's New Tech-Savvy Defense Minister
Mehrdad Akhlaghi has been appointed as Iran's new defense minister, focusing on technology in defense strategies. His appointment signals a shift towards modernizing Iran's military…
Iran's Defence Minister Warns Trump Against Attacks, Confirms Military Readiness
Iran's Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump regarding potential attacks, emphasizing Iran's military readiness to counter the 'Mother…
Message from the Commander of the IRGC to the Minister of Defense + Details
The Commander of the IRGC has congratulated Mr. Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his appointment as Minister of Defense following a strong vote of confidence from parliament.…
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…
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…
Iran's Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as New Defense Minister
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi as the new defense minister. Akhlaqi, previously the head of the Aerospace Industries Organization, will be responsible for leading…
Iranian Parliament Committee Approves Defense Minister Nominee Mehrdad Akhlaghi
The Iranian parliament's Industries and Mines Committee has approved the plans of defense minister nominee Mehrdad Akhlaghi. This endorsement is a significant step in the…