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Iran sets up new defense council to ‘enhance capabilities’ of military
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIran’s top security body has approved the creation of a new defense council, state media reports, more than a month after a ceasefire ended a 12-day war with Israel.
“The Supreme National Security Council approved the establishment of the National Defense Council,” state television says.
The new body — which will be chaired by the president and include top military commanders among other senior officials and ministers — will be tasked with “reviewing defense strategies” and “enhancing the capabilities of Iran’s armed forces,” it adds.
On Friday, the Fars news agency said the decision comes as part of broader structural changes to Iran’s security apparatus.
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