Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?

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Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new defense minister on Sunday, with his background in the country's missile program and defense industry noted as significant. Akhlaghi, who replaces an interim minister killed in February, is expected to focus on rebuilding Iran's defense sector amid regional tensions and US-Israeli strikes.

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With more than four decades in Iran’s defense industry, Akhlaghi has held senior positions in its missile and aerospace organizations and was previously sanctioned by the UN.

Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?

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