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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Iran Appoints New Defense Minister After Seven-Month Vacancy

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Iran's New Defense Minister Vows to Protect Weapons, Threatens Israel

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Iran's new defense minister, Mehrdad Akhlaghi, announced plans to move weapons factories underground and threatened military confrontation with Israel. Akhlaghi, a veteran of ballistic missile development, stated Iran is prepared for conflict and retaliation against U.S. strikes. His comments align with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of regime change and U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to destroy Iranian weapons stockpiles.

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  • Iran's new defense minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi plans to move weapons factories underground.
  • Akhlaghi threatened military confrontation and retaliation against Israel and the U.S.
  • The minister has four decades of experience in Iran's defense and missile sector.
  • His remarks coincide with Israeli and U.S. efforts to counter Iran.
  • Netanyahu aims for Iranian regime change, Trump targets weapons stockpiles.

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