Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Military Personnel |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Rasht, Iran |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Mehrdad Akhlaghi
18/10/2026
Iran's parliament confirmed Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics in an open session, with 237 votes in favour out of 277 votes cast. He replaces Majid Ebn al-Reza, who had served as acting defence minister after the February 2026 killing of Aziz Nasirzadeh in a US-Israeli strike. The appointment ends several months of interim leadership at the ministry.
05/10/2026
President Masoud Pezeshkian nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as Iran's defence minister. The nomination set up the parliamentary vote that followed on 18 October 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi |
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| Profession(s) | Politician, Iran Military Personnel |
| Known For | Iran's New Defence Minister (October 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran | Master's degree in strategic management |
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| Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran | Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Career
| Military Career |
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| Key Roles |
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| Sanctions |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born and raised in Rasht, Iran | |
| 2. Has had close ties with Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, founder of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' missile program | |
| 3. On the day of his appointment, warned the United States that Iran would cause damage to the United States and its allies if they attacked again | |
| 4. Presented a plan to rebuild military facilities damaged during the war, speed up weapons production, and strengthen cooperation with private companies | |
| 5. Parliament appointed Majid Ebn al-Reza as his deputy |
