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Iran's parliament approved a new defense minister, according to Times of Israel. Iran International reports that the new minister is Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a sanctioned veteran of Iran's missile industry with Revolutionary Guards ties, who took office on Sunday after his predecessor was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Iran | The Times of Israel; Iran International (English) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
| Time | 18 Oct (local date) | Iran International (English) | One origin |
| Who did it | Iran parliament | The Times of Israel | One origin |
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