Iranian media on November 23 prominently featured an Israeli strike in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's second-in-command, Ali Tabatabaei. Reports from Al-Alam News Network, Iran International, and Kayhan London initially confirmed the targeting, with later updates from Radio Farda and Iran International indicating his death. This event intensified the already strained relationship between Israel and Lebanon, particularly preceding a papal visit. Concurrently, the extensive forest fires in Alit, which had been a consistent concern for days, were reported as contained by several outlets including Borna News and ISNA. The US peace plan for Ukraine also continued to receive media attention, with European leaders expressing criticism and US officials engaging in discussions in Geneva.