The Iranian parliament has approved the appointment of Mehrad Akhlaghi Katavachi as the country's new defense minister. Katabchi served as a senior official in the Ministry of Defense, and assisted in the construction and development of the Iranian missile industry.

The Iranian parliament has approved the appointment of Mehrad Akhlaghi Katavachi as the country's new defense minister. Katabchi served as a senior official in the Ministry of Defense, and assisted in the construction and development of the Iranian missile industry.