Ahmad al-Hamdawi, the leader of the Iraqi paramilitary group Kataib Hezbollah, announced a suspension of the organization's military activities. This decision follows a period of heightened regional tensions and reported pressure regarding the group's involvement in attacks on U.S. military personnel in the Middle East. While the group has signaled a pause in its operations, it explicitly stated that this suspension does not apply to aircraft it identifies as hostile or violating Iraqi airspace.

Simultaneously, the group’s spokesperson, Jaafar al-Husseini, addressed ongoing discussions with the Iraqi government concerning the regulation of militia weapons. Al-Husseini noted that these negotiations have not yet resulted in a formal agreement. The status of the group's arsenal remains a point of contention between the militia and the Iraqi state, which is attempting to manage the influence of various armed factions operating within its borders. The announcement marks a significant shift in the group's public posture, though the long-term impact on regional security remains uncertain as the group maintains its stance on airspace defense.