Baku:The Iranian parliament has commenced the review of the qualifications and plans of Defense Minister-designate Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi during its public session.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, this session, which began on October 18, 2026, is chaired by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and attended by most lawmakers via videoconference. The parliament is set to examine Akhlaghi Ketabchi's credentials for the role of minister of defense and armed forces support, leading to a confirmation vote.

Additionally, the lawmakers plan to continue their assessment of a report by the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on a bill aimed at countering foreign infiltration. The agenda also includes a report from Parliament's Economic Commission regarding a bilateral agreement between Iran and Indonesia on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters. Furthermore, there will be a review of proposed amendments to the law governing the use of firearms by Armed Forces personnel under necessary circumstances.