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New Tech-Focused Defence Minister in Iran

Updated 2026-10-18 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Mehrdad Akhlaghi has been appointed as Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister. His experience includes ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.

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Al Jazeera

Who is Mehrdad Akhlagh, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?

Akhlaghi's experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.

2026-10-18 12:00 UTC