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Akhlaqi thanks MPs for confidence vote, pledges full commitment as defense minister

IRNA18 October 2026, 16:48 UTCIran

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's newly appointed Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Mehrdad Akhlaqi, has expressed his gratitude to Members of Parliament for their vote of confidence, emphasizing that he will dedicate all his energy and experience to fulfilling his responsibilities.

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