Iran's Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as Defense Minister
According to @clashreport, Iran's parliament officially approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the country's new defense minister on October 18, 2026. Ketabchi is a senior official of Iran's Ministry of Defense, was involved in the construction and development of Iran's missile industry, and previously led the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group.