Doha:President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Brigadier General Majid Ibn al-Reza as his adviser on defense affairs.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the decree was issued on Tuesday, in which President Pezeshkian expressed his hope that Ibn al-Reza would work diligently to help achieve the government's objectives in the defense sector. The president highlighted the importance of addressing the country's challenges by providing effective advisory recommendations and utilizing the expertise of specialists.

Pezeshkian also urged the newly appointed adviser to rely on God and make full use of the capabilities of experts in fulfilling his responsibilities. Prior to this appointment, Ibn al-Reza served as acting defense minister before the new defense minister was appointed.