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Iran has appointed Mohammadza Aghababaei, a senior figure in Tehran’s missile industry, to the position of defence minister following parliamentary approval, according to Israeli sources citing international reports. The appointment follows the death of his predecessor in an Israeli operation codenamed ‘Operation True Promise’.

Aghababaei, whose name has appeared on international sanctions lists since 2007, is known as an architect of Iran’s missile programme. His promotion to this defence ministry role signals Iran’s continued focus on military development and technological advancement in its ballistic missile capabilities.

The appointment comes amid heightened tensions in the region and represents a significant personnel change in Iran’s defence establishment. The timing and nature of the appointment underscores Tehran’s prioritisation of its missile development programme at a senior governmental level.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post