What Happened
Mehrdad Akhlaqi Takes Charge Amid US Sanctions
Iran’s parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi as the new defence minister, ending months of interim leadership. Akhlaqi has decades of experience in Iran’s defence industry, particularly in aerospace and missile sectors. He aims to rebuild the country’s military-industrial infrastructure and expand cooperation with private companies. Akhlaqi’s appointment was reported by The Economic Times.