Iran's new defence minister warns the US.
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First reportndtv.com · 18 Oct, 09:19Z
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Why it matters
What
Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi says any American miscalculation will trigger a broad response affecting Washington and its allies.
Why
The remarks sharpen tensions involving Israel and settler-related actions.
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Summary
- Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Ketabchi as Defence Minister with 237 votes for.
- Ketabchi warned Washington over potential US attack involving the 'Mother of All Bombs'.
- He replaces Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, killed in a US-Israeli air strike earlier this year.
- Ketabchi pledged to restructure the ministry and accelerate defence technology development.
- US sanctions and UN listings have targeted Ketabchi over Iran's missile programme.
Summary
- Iran's new defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi issued a warning to the US.
- He said a miscalculation by the American enemy would provoke a surprising and extensive response.
- Ketabchi claimed regional and global consequences would fall on the US government and allies.
- He stated that Iran's defensive capabilities have been refined and updated.
- The remarks are tied to broader tensions involving Israel and settler-related actions.