Iran has appointed 68-year-old Mehrdad Akhlaghi as its new defense minister amid rising tensions with the United States.
Iran officially appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as its new minister of defense. The government selected him during a critical time of conflict.
Currently, Iran faces an ongoing war against the United States. Experts expect this military situation to worsen in the coming months.
The Iranian parliament met online to hold a vote on Sunday. Lawmakers shifted to remote meetings due to the ongoing regional war.
The conflict between Iran and the U.S. began on February 28. This war has forced many government operations to move to virtual platforms.
Legislators supported the appointment of the 68-year-old official with a strong majority. A total of 237 members voted in favor of him.
Meanwhile, only 15 lawmakers voted against his new role. This result shows clear support from the legislative body for his leadership.
Akhlaghi will now lead the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics. He brings a strong focus on technology to this military position.
He takes on this major responsibility while the nation deals with significant external pressures. The government believes his background will help the country.
His appointment follows the recent history of the conflict that started early this year. The nation hopes for stability under his guidance.
Finally, Akhlaghi must navigate the complex demands of the defense ministry. He remains a key figure in Iran's current military strategy.