Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?
Summary
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has been appointed as Iran’s new defence minister during ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. He has over 42 years of experience in military technology and will focus on rebuilding Iran’s military industry and expanding its missile and drone capabilities.Key Facts
- Mehrdad Akhlaghi was approved by Iran’s parliament with 237 votes in favor and 15 against.
- He replaces the former defence minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, who was killed on the first day of the war.
- Akhlaghi has worked for more than four decades in missile technology, aerospace, and military production.
- He was previously head of several major Iranian defence organizations linked to missile and aerospace development.
- He is under sanctions by the US and the United Nations due to his role in Iran’s weapons programs.
- Iran aims to improve both the quality and quantity of its strategic weapons like missiles and drones.
- Akhlaghi has met with top military leaders to understand their needs during the war.
- The Iranian government says its weapons continue to be effective despite US and Israeli attacks on its military factories.
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