TٍEHRAN- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani appointed Brigadier General Hojjatollah Qoreishi as the deputy defense minister. 

The announcement was made during a ceremony attended by Iranian officials and dignitaries.

The event also served to honor the contributions of Brigadier General Mehdi Farahi, the former deputy minister of defense. His efforts were acknowledged with a commemorative plaque presented by Defense Minister Ashtiani.

In addition to assuming the role of deputy minister of defense, General Qoreishi was also appointed as a senior advisor to the minister of defense.