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Iran parliament approves new defence minister

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Iran's parliament approves new defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defense minister, ending months of interim leadership after his predecessor was killed on the first day of the US-Iran war. Akhlaghi has extensive background in missile development and defense industry.

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Iran's parliament approves new defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel
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