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Iran's New Defence Minister Has 42 Years Of Experience, Is A Missiles Expert

NDTV - World News · 19 October 2026 at 5:15 pm

Iran's New Defence Minister Has 42 Years Of Experience, Is A Missiles Expert

Mehrdad Akhlaghi does not hold a military rank, but he has around 42 years of experience in the defence ministry and related fields.

Since 2013, he has headed Iran's state weapons manufacturer, Iranian Defence Industries Organisation.

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