Majid Ebn-e-Reza
Majid Ebn-e-Reza | |
|---|---|
سید مجید ابنالرضا | |
| Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics | |
Acting | |
| Assumed office 2 March 2026 | |
| President | Masoud Pezeshkian |
| Preceded by | Aziz Nasirzadeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 61–62) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch/service | IRGC |
Years of service | 1980s–Present |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | |
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.[2][3]
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.[4][5][6][7] 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.[8]
Alleged assassination
On March 3, 2026, reports circulated claiming Israel had 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][9]
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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.
- ^ "Iran president names IRGC general Majid Ebnelreza as acting defense minister". Al Arabiya English. 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "Iran president names Guards general Majid Ebnelreza as acting defence minister". Middle East Eye. August 29, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ "سردار ابنالرضا سرپرست وزارت دفاع شد". خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "سردار «ابنالرضا» سرپرست وزارت دفاع شد (Sardar "Ebnalreza" became Acting Minister of Defense)". defapress.ir (in Persian). Defa Press. March 2, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ "Iran appoints Majid Ebnelreza as acting defense minister". News.az. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ "مجید ابنالرضا سرپرست وزارت دفاع ایران شد". Anadolu (in Turkish). Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ "سرپرست وزارت دفاع منصوب شد (Acting Minister of Defense Appointed)". SNN.ir (in Persian). Student News Network. March 2, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ "Iranian defense minister dies one day after taking office". blue News. Retrieved 2026-05-07.