Majid Ebn-e-Reza
Majid Ebn-e-Reza | |
|---|---|
سید مجید ابنالرضا | |
| Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics | |
| Assumed office 2 March 2026 | |
| President | Masoud Pezeshkian |
| Preceded by | Aziz Nasirzadeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 61–62) |
Majid Ebn-e-Reza (born 1964)[a] is an Iranian military officer and politician serving as the acting minister of defense of Iran, since 2 March 2026.
According to the Deputy for Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Ebn-e-Reza as the acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran.[2][3][4][5] Prior to his appointment, he held several strategic positions in the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and the defense industries, and most recently served as a deputy minister in the ministry.[6]
Alleged assassination
On March 3, 2026, reports claimed to have killed him in an airstrike, two days after the death of his predecessor, Aziz Nasirzadeh. However, neither Iran nor Israel has confirmed his death.[1][7]
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References
- ^ a b "Israel eliminates Iran's defense minister, two days after killing his predecessor". Vox News. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ سردار ابنالرضا سرپرست وزارت دفاع شد Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza becomes acting defense minister
- ^ Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza becomes acting defense minister سردار «ابنالرضا» سرپرست وزارت دفاع شد
- ^ "Iran appoints Majid Ebnelreza as acting defense minister". News.az. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ مجید ابنالرضا سرپرست وزارت دفاع ایران شد aa.com.tr
- ^ سرپرست وزارت دفاع منصوب شد He was appointed acting Minister of Defense.
- ^ Bhandari, Isha (2026-03-03). "New Iran Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn Al-Reza killed in Israeli strikes: Reports". India TV News. Retrieved 2026-03-18.