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🇮🇷 IRAN APPROVES NEW DEFENSE MINISTER - Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the country’s new Defense Minister. A veteran ministry official, Ketabchi previously led the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group and the Aerospace Industries Organization, helping develop Iran’s missile industry. - During the virtual vote today, 25 lawmakers were unable to cast ballots because they lacked internet access.