Isreal Iran Conflict: Iranian President Appoints Acting Defense Minister After Recent Strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Revolutionary Guard General Majid Ebnolreza as the country’s acting defense minister, according to official statements released amid the ongoing Israel US Iran war.
The leadership change follows reports that the previous defense minister was killed during recent joint Israeli-American airstrikes, marking a significant shift in Iran’s military command structure during active conflict escalation.
Presidential media deputy Mehdi Tabatabaei confirmed the appointment on social media platform X, stating that the decision was made under direct presidential orders.
Analysts say the emergency appointment reflects Tehran’s effort to stabilize its defense leadership as the Middle East conflict intensifies, with heightened military operations, regional security risks, and rising geopolitical tensions.
