Iran Appoints New Defense Minister Amid Assassination Fears
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as the new defense minister on Sunday, months after his predecessor Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed in a US-Israeli strike. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Akhlaghi is on an American assassination list and expressed hope he would survive in his role. Akhlaghi, who is under international sanctions, previously led Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization.
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- Mehrdad Akhlaghi was approved as Iran's new defense minister by parliament on Sunday.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Akhlaghi is on an American assassination list.
- Akhlaghi previously headed Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization.
Iran's parliament approved the appointment of Mehrdad Akhlaghi as the new defense minister on Sunday, filling a position vacant since February.
During the parliamentary session, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed concerns for Akhlaghi's safety, stating that the new minister is on an American assassination list. Pezeshkian conveyed his hope that Akhlaghi would survive his tenure.
Akhlaghi, who previously headed Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization, is considered a senior figure in the country's defense industry, particularly in missile system development. He is currently under international sanctions due to his involvement in Iran's security apparatus. His appointment aims to help Tehran rebuild its military capabilities following recent attacks.
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