Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister after predecessor killed in US-Israeli strikes

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Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister after predecessor killed in US-Israeli strikes
Published Oct 18, 2026
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