IRAN NEW DEFENCE CHIEF VOWS RESPONSE TO ANY US MILITARY ATTACK

What happened: Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership. He pledged to rebuild military-industrial infrastructure and respond to any US attack. Key numbers: Approval came on Sunday. Why it matters: Akhlaqi said Tehran has taken measures against potential US use of the GBU-43/B bomb, which CNN reported could target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Trump orders renewed combat operations. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister on Sunday, ending months of interim leadership. He pledged to rebuild military-industrial infrastructure and respond to any US attack.

Akhlaqi said Tehran has taken measures against potential US use of the GBU-43/B bomb, which CNN reported could target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Trump orders renewed combat operations.