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Iran's Supreme Leader Appoints New Military, IRGC Chiefs Following US-Israeli Strikes

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a sanctioned veteran of Iran's missile program, has been confirmed as defense minister. He succeeds Aziz Nasirzadeh, who was killed during US-Israeli strikes in February.

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Iran's parliament convened virtually to confirm Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new defense minister.From: Iran Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defense Minister

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6
Senior commanders appointed
4
Predecessors killed in Feb/Mar strikes
40+
Years of experience for new IRGC Chief Vahidi

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Akhlaghi previously directed both the Aerospace and Defense Industries Organizations.From: Iran Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defense Minister ·
The new command structure of Iran's Armed Forces and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.From: Iran's Supreme Leader Appoints New Military, IRGC Chiefs Following US-Israeli Strikes ·
Timeline of leadership changes following the US-Israeli strikes.From: Iran's Supreme Leader Appoints New Military, IRGC Chiefs Following US-Israeli Strikes ·
The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics oversees Iran's vast military-industrial complex.From: Iran Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defense Minister ·
Akhlaghi played a foundational role in developing Iran's solid-fuel ballistic missile program.From: Iran Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defense Minister ·

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