Mehrdad Akhlaghi, the proposed Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support, in today's virtual public session (Sunday, October 26) of the Parliament, paid tribute to the precious martyrs and emphasized the importance of serving the nation while outlining his plans. He stated that if trusted by the representatives, he would continue to serve with faith in the path of the esteemed martyrs.
Serving against global threats
Akhlaghi further stated: "Serving a nation that is in battle against the evil front of Zionism and global arrogance will be a divine blessing to fulfill a jihadist duty." He also thanked the President and senior military officials for their trust and support, emphasizing the special role of the parliament representatives in reviewing his background and plans.
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He referred to the sensitive conditions facing the country and added: "The responsibility of the Ministry of Defense will fall upon me at a critical juncture; a time when the security and strategic environment of the country is facing profound changes and complex challenges." Akhlaghi emphasized that a precise understanding of the environment and the logic of developments is essential for defending the country.
The role of the people and armed forces in countering threats
The proposed Minister of Defense, referring to the role of the people and armed forces in countering threats, said: "The great nation of Iran and the resistance front today, relying on divine assistance and wise and powerful leadership, are in battle against the arrogance front." He also noted that national unity and steadfastness can help achieve the goals and ideals of the country.
Akhlaghi pointed to the process of forming the defensive capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and said: "The efforts of managers and specialists in the defense industry, under the leadership of the martyr leader of the revolution and with the sacrifices of the warriors, have established defensive capabilities for Islamic Iran." He added that these capabilities have challenged the enemy in recent wars and brought them to a strategic deadlock.
He emphasized that the continuation of this path requires a precise understanding of strategic developments and readiness to face complex and changing threats. Akhlaghi stressed that "the regional and global environment is no longer static and predictable" and that changes in the nature of threats and hybrid wars have emerged.
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