Hezbollah appointed Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new Secretary General, replacing Hassan Nasrallah. This leadership change occurred amidst ongoing tensions with Israel, with Hezbollah claiming to have shot down an advanced Israeli drone. The Iranian government defended its execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, leading to diplomatic tensions with Germany, which recalled its ambassador from Tehran. Iran's parliament approved the general outline of the 2024 budget, with a reported 200% increase in military spending. Former diplomat Abbas Araghchi criticized Europe's stance on the Middle East conflict, calling for UN sanctions against Israel. Late in the day, Iran's Supreme Leader issued a message regarding the assassination of a Friday prayer leader in Kazerun.