PoliticsIranian parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defense minister

Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defense minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership at the ministry. A longtime defense-industry official with senior roles in aerospace and missiles, Ketabchi is subject to US and EU sanctions over his work in the sector.

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