IRGC chief pledges full support to new defense minister in countering enemy’s hybrid war

IRNA18 October 2026, 14:58 UTCIran

Tehran, IRNA – The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has commended Mehrdad Akhlaqi on his appointment as Minister of Defense, after winning a vote of confidence in the parliament.

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