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Akhlaghi Ketabchi was approved as Iran’s defence minister after securing 237 votes in favour in parliament. (Photo/IRNA)
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News18•18-10-2026, 15:21
Iran Defence Minister Warns Trump Over Potential US Strikes
  • •Iran's newly approved Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi warned US President Donald Trump against launching another attack on Tehran.
  • •Akhlaghi Ketabchi stated that Washington should focus on the safe withdrawal of its personnel rather than military action.
  • •He cautioned that any US bombing would result in significant American casualties.
  • •Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a proposed seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through Qatar.
  • •Tehran remains open to negotiations under specific conditions while maintaining that military pressure must cease for normal shipping to resume.
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Key Questions Answered

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi warned US President Donald Trump against launching another attack on Tehran, stating that Washington should focus on withdrawing its personnel safely and cautioning that any bombing would result in significant US casualties.

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi was approved as Iran's defence minister after securing 237 votes in favour in parliament, with 15 lawmakers voting against and none abstaining.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was conveyed to international actors through Qatar.

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