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Iran’s new defense chief warns US of ‘enormous damage’ if attacks resume

Times of Israel18 October 2026, 14:20 UTCIran

Mehrdad Akhlaghi wins parliament’s backing, 8 months after predecessor was killed in opening US-Israeli strikes; UN sanctioned him in 2007 over alleged nuclear, missile activity

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