Iran has appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defense minister to oversee military reconstruction amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Iran recently appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as its new defense minister. Lawmakers approved his leadership role on Sunday during an online session.
Parliament members have met virtually since the war began on February 28. A total of 237 lawmakers voted to support his new position.
Also, only 15 members voted against his appointment. Akhlaghi now leads the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics.
Next, the new minister must rebuild Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure. US and Israeli forces have heavily damaged these sites during the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to rise outside of Iran. Foreign ministers from Pakistan and Egypt recently discussed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Then, Ishaq Dar and Badr Abdelatty strongly condemned these strikes. They reaffirmed their full support for the security of the kingdom.
After that, the two leaders held a phone call to review regional stability. They analyzed the negative impact of current fighting on the area.
Furthermore, the ministers discussed the Quadrilateral Group. This group includes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
Finally, these nations hope to enhance their cooperation and coordination. They aim to protect regional security against further threats.
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