Missile expert who threatens all-out war: Iran's new defense minister

Mehrdad Ahlaki has been appointed as Iran's new defense minister, a missile expert who has threatened all-out war against Israel and the US. On his first day, he announced the transfer of weapons factories to underground facilities and declared that Iran is fully prepared.

Mehrdad Ahlaki has been appointed as Iran's new defense minister, replacing his predecessor who was eliminated in Operation "Roar of the Lion." Ahlaki, a missile expert with about 40 years of experience in Iran's defense industries, assumed his role amid growing regional tensions. On his first day, he announced the transfer of weapons factories to underground facilities and threatened the US and Israel: "We are fully prepared with our finger on the trigger, ready for war against the Zionists." He also addressed the possibility of the US using the MOAB bomb and said that Trump should "peacefully remove his people from our region." Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified that the Israeli plan is "to bring about the fall of the regime," and President Trump reiterated his commitment to eliminating weapons stockpiles. The article notes that the risk of regional miscalculation is growing.