October 2026
Finland to Establish Military Space Operations Center Soon
Finland is set to establish a military space operations center in 2027, as announced by its Minister of Defense. This development highlights Finland's commitment to…
Saudi Arabia's Request to the U.S. According to Hebrew Media: Give Diplomacy a Chance
Saudi Arabia has communicated a message to the U.S. following a diplomatic visit to Tehran aimed at mediating between Washington and Tehran to avoid further…
Iran Hosts Quadrilateral Meeting with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia on Regional Security
Senior officials from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in Tehran on October 26, 2026, to discuss regional security and stability. The meeting included…
Network Security: Convergences and Distances
At the Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense highlighted ongoing economic relations with Iran and discussed a potential…
Katz: We Will Not Allow Palestinians to Return to Hebron Until the Military Operation is Over
Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that Palestinians will be barred from returning to Hebron until the conclusion of ongoing military operations. This statement highlights the…
Katz's Claim: Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood are Planning Attacks on Israel
The Israeli Defense Minister has accused Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood of planning attacks against Israel. This development raises concerns about escalating tensions in the…
Condolences from the Minister of Defense Following the Death of the Father of Martyr General Abdolrahim Mousavi
The Minister of Defense has expressed condolences for the death of the father of General Abdolrahim Mousavi, a significant military figure in Iran. This event…
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…
Katz Announces Decision to Form Military Brigade in Space Domain
The Israeli Defense Minister has announced the formation of a specialized military brigade focused on space operations. This development is significant as it highlights Israel's…
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…
Ceremony Honoring the Efforts of the Martyr Minister of Defense and Introduction of the New Minister
A ceremony took place to honor Major General Pilot Aziz Nasirzadeh, the martyr Minister of Defense, while also introducing his successor. This event highlights the…
Hojjatoleslam Aghajanpour: Strengthening Defensive and Spiritual Authority is a Fundamental Strategy for Safeguarding Security
Hojjatoleslam Aghajanpour, head of the Political and Ideological Organization of Iran's Ministry of Defense, emphasized the need for Iran to strengthen its defensive and spiritual…
Morality: Continuation of Jihadist Work to Meet the Needs of Armed Forces is a Priority for the Ministry of Defense
The Iranian Minister of Defense highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Defense to meet the needs of the armed forces and improve personnel…
Major General Abdollahi: Advancing the Ministry of Defense's Missions Requires Collective Will and Determination
Major General Abdollahi emphasized the need for collective effort among military leaders to enhance Iran's defense capabilities. This call to action highlights the importance of…
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…
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…
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…
Liberman: Trump Manages Israel Through a Puppet Named Netanyahu
Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman claims that U.S. President Donald Trump controls Israel via Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting a lack of autonomy in…
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…
Advisor to the UAE President: Saudi Defense Minister's Visit to Abu Dhabi Confirms Depth of Relations Between the Two Countries
The Saudi Minister of Defense visited Abu Dhabi and met with the UAE President, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations. This visit underscores…
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…
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…
Defense Minister Appreciates Members of Parliament
The Iranian Minister of Defense has publicly thanked the Parliament's leadership and members, pledging to utilize his full capabilities to meet his responsibilities. This highlights…
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…
Brigadier General Radan Congratulates the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
Brigadier General Radan has sent a congratulatory message regarding the appointment of the new Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support. This reflects the military's…
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…
Yousef Pezeshkian: When the Country is at Stake, Extremism Fades
Yousef Pezeshkian, an advisor to the President, highlighted the Parliament's strong support for the new Minister of Defense as a sign that national interests can…
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.…
Appreciation from the President's Parliamentary Deputy for the Confidence Vote to the Minister of Defense
The Deputy of the President's Strategic and Parliamentary Affairs thanked the Iranian parliament for approving Mehrdad Akhlaghi as Minister of Defense. This approval is seen…
Commander of the IRGC Congratulates the Appointment of Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support
The Commander of the IRGC congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his appointment as Minister of Defense following a strong parliamentary vote of confidence. This event underscores…
President: We Have Not Aggressed Against Any Country and Will Not Allow Enemies to Attack
The Iranian President reaffirmed the country's non-aggressive stance during a parliamentary session on the new Defense Minister. He emphasized Iran's readiness to defend itself against…
Medicalian's Reaction to Parliament's Vote of Confidence for the Minister of Defense
The Iranian President praised the Parliament's vote of confidence in the Minister of Defense, highlighting it as a sign of unity and support for the…
Medician: Today's decisive vote by parliament members for the Minister of Defense sent a strong message to the world
The Iranian parliament voted decisively in favor of the Minister of Defense, signaling strong support for the military. This event highlights the unity between the…
Chief Commander of the Army Congratulates Appointment of Defense Minister
The Chief Commander of the Army has congratulated Mehrdad Akhlaghi on his new role as Minister of Defense. This appointment is significant as it reflects…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi Appointed as Iran's New Defense Minister
Iran's parliament has confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new minister of defense and armed forces logistics, following his appointment by President Masoud Pezeshkian. This…
Breaking: Mehrdad Akhlaghi Appointed Minister of Defense with 237 Votes
Mehrdad Akhlaghi has been confirmed as Iran's Minister of Defense by the Parliament with 237 votes in favor. This appointment is significant as it reflects…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Appointed Minister of Defense
Mehrdad Akhlaghi has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense in Iran after receiving a vote of confidence from the parliament. This appointment is…
Azizi: The Proposed Minister of Defense Has Started Good Measures to Secure Modern Armed Forces Equipment
The head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission praised the proposed Minister of Defense for starting effective measures to enhance the security of…
Mehrdad Akhlaghi: The country's security and strategic environment faces complex challenges
Mehrdad Akhlaghi, the proposed Minister of Defense, highlighted the critical timing of his potential appointment, emphasizing the complex security and strategic challenges Iran faces both…
Proposed Defense Minister: The Enemy is in a Strategic Deadlock
The proposed Iranian Defense Minister highlights the importance of understanding regional and global dynamics for national defense. This statement reflects Iran's strategic posture amid ongoing…
Ghadari: 'Akhlaqi' is a Capable Option for Strengthening Defense Capabilities
The Shiraz representative has endorsed Mehrdad Akhlaqi as a strong candidate for enhancing Iran's defense capabilities and potentially leading the Ministry of Defense. This endorsement…
Naghdi's Request for Virtual Presence of Rasayi from Prison in Defense Minister Qualification Session
Naghdi criticized the absence of Hamid Rasayi, a colleague currently imprisoned, during a parliamentary session discussing the qualifications of the proposed Defense Minister. He argued…
National Security Commission Approves Proposed Defense Minister's Plans
The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament has approved the plans and qualifications of the proposed Defense Minister. This decision is…
Izadkhah: The Structure of the Ministry of Defense Needs Serious Revision
Tehran's representative Izadkhah emphasized the need for a serious overhaul of the Ministry of Defense's structure, advocating for public and private sector involvement in arms…
Approval of the Proposed Minister of Defense by the Industries and Mines Commission
The Industries and Mines Commission of the Iranian Parliament has approved the proposed Minister of Defense. This approval is a significant step in the legislative…
Message from the Families of Martyr Defense Ministers in Support of Mehrdad Akhlaghi
The families of martyr defense ministers have expressed their support for Mehrdad Akhlaghi, the proposed Minister of Defense. They hope the parliament will vote decisively…
Emphasis on the Development of Defense and Police Cooperation between the Ministry of Defense and the Police Command
A meeting took place between the proposed Minister of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief of the Police to explore collaboration in defense and police sectors. This…
Meeting of the Head of the Basij Organization with Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katbi
The Head of the Basij Organization held a meeting with Mehrdad Akhlaghi Katbi, who has been proposed as the Minister of Defense. This meeting is…
Meeting of the Proposed Minister of Defense with the Commander of the IRGC
The proposed Minister of Defense held a meeting with the Commander of the IRGC, indicating ongoing discussions about military leadership and defense strategies in Iran.…
Armed Forces Chief Endorses Akhlaqi as New Defense Minister
Major General Ali Abdollahi, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has endorsed Mehrdad Akhlaqi's nomination as the new defense minister, citing his relevant…
General Abdollahi: Achieving Defense Goals Requires Cohesive Management and Precise Planning
The proposed Minister of Defense held a meeting with General Abdollahi to discuss strategies for improving Iran's defense capabilities. This meeting highlights the government's focus…
Details of the Session for Reviewing the Qualification and Vote of Confidence for the Minister of Defense Announced
The Iranian parliament is preparing to vote on the qualification of the proposed Minister of Defense, with traditional paper ballots being used. The final voting…
The Qualification of the Proposed Minister of Defense Will Be Reviewed Tomorrow in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament will review the qualifications of the proposed Minister of Defense in a session scheduled for tomorrow. This is a significant step in…
Italy Launches Judicial Investigation into Torture of Gaza Fleet Activists
Italy has begun a judicial investigation into the involvement of 13 Israeli officials in the torture of Gaza fleet activists. This includes high-ranking officials such…
Acting Minister of Defense Meets with Family of Martyr Fooladvand
The Acting Minister of Defense visited the family of Martyr Ali Fooladvand, engaging in dialogue and honoring the martyr's legacy. This meeting underscores the government's…
Second Special Session of Parliament with Proposed Defense Minister; What Did Representatives Say?
In the second special session of the Iranian Parliament with the proposed Minister of Defense, representatives highlighted the importance of improving the livelihoods of armed…
The Proposed Minister of Defense Outlines His Plans in Parliament
The proposed Minister of Defense presented his plans to the Iranian Parliament, focusing on weapon production, advanced technology, and the welfare of military personnel. This…
Second Special Session of Parliament Held to Hear Proposed Defense Minister's Plans
The Iranian Parliament conducted its second special session to review the plans and qualifications of the proposed Defense Minister. This session is crucial as it…
Details of the Chief Commander of the IRGC's Meeting with the Proposed Minister of Defense
The Chief Commander of the IRGC met with the proposed Minister of Defense, highlighting the minister's experience and skills in enhancing defense industries. This meeting…
Details of the Chief Commander of the IRGC's Meeting with the Proposed Minister of Defense
The Chief Commander of the IRGC met with the proposed Minister of Defense, highlighting his experience and skills in enhancing defense industries. This meeting is…
Commander of the IRGC: The country's defense industry is a strategic support for the armed forces in the battlefield
The proposed Minister of Defense held a meeting with the Commander of the IRGC to discuss defense strategies. This meeting highlights the importance of the…
Government Spokesperson's Statements on Iranian Pilots in Qatar
The Iranian government is addressing the situation of its pilots in Qatar, with both the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs involved.…
Iran's Defense Minister Nominee Unveils Plans to Enhance Military Capabilities
Iran's defense minister nominee, Mehrdad Akhlaqi, has presented plans to restructure the Ministry of Defense and enhance military capabilities to address new threats. This initiative…
Meeting Held to Review the Plans of the Proposed Minister of Defense
A meeting took place to discuss the plans of Mehrdad Akhlaghi, who has been nominated as the Minister of Defense. This is significant as it…
Proposed Defense Minister: We Will Seriously Pursue Strengthening Air Defense
The proposed Minister of Defense emphasized the importance of enhancing Iran's air defense capabilities and indicated that efforts will be made to secure necessary funding.…
Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza: We Must Fully Equip Armed Forces for the Defense of Iran
Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza highlighted the need for comprehensive readiness in the face of threats, particularly from the U.S., stressing the importance of strengthening Iran's…
The Acting Minister of Defense Meets with the Family of Martyr General Babaiyan
The Acting Minister of Defense visited the family of Martyr General Babaiyan to honor his memory. This meeting emphasizes the importance of martyrdom and sacrifice…
Review Process of Proposed Defense Minister's Qualification in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament is set to hold a virtual vote of confidence for the proposed Minister of Defense on October 26. This session involves key…
Iran's Defense Production Capacity Increases 2.5-Fold Since Pre-Ramadan War
Iran's Ministry of Defense announced a 2.5-fold increase in indigenous defense production capacity since the pre-Ramadan war. This development highlights the country's growing military capabilities…
Proposed Defense Minister Introduced
The Iranian President has nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi as the new Minister of Defense, submitting his name to the Parliament. This nomination is significant as it…