Iran’s Parliament Approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defence Minister

Kansas City, MO, October 18, 2026 —

Iran’s parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi to serve as the country’s minister of defence, according to a report by The Kansas City Star. The available summary of the report does not provide further details about the decision.

The date of the parliamentary approval was not provided, and no vote count or information about the margin of approval was included. The summary also does not say whether the approval took effect immediately or whether any further steps are required before Akhlaqi begins serving in the role.

No information was provided about Akhlaqi’s previous positions, professional background or experience related to defence. The report summary does not identify who nominated him, describe the process leading to parliament’s decision or include statements from Akhlaqi, lawmakers or government officials.

The approval is the only specific development described in the available information. It does not detail any policy priorities or changes associated with Akhlaqi’s prospective service as defence minister. Those matters, along with the timing and formal arrangements for his assumption of the position, were not specified.

As reported, the central fact is that parliament approved Akhlaqi to serve as Iran’s defence minister. Further information about the vote and the next steps in the appointment process was not included in the summary.

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