The General Secretariat of Kata’ib Imam Ali (AS), one of Iraq’s Islamic Resistance groups, announced in an official statement that, in order to preserve the gains of victory, strengthen sovereignty, and ensure the state’s monopoly on weapons, it has decided to sever its ties with the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi).

The Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement in Iraq has announced, through a statement, the formation of a central committee to separate from the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) and to place weapons solely in the hands of the Iraqi government.

As Israeli forces continue their advance north of the Litani River on the Nabatieh axis, the regime’s forces have succeeded in capturing Al-Shaqif Castle (Beaufort Castle), and the area of Yohmor has effectively fallen, while Arnun is in a similar situation. Clashes are still ongoing in Eastern Zotar and the Mazraat al-Hamra area.

Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli regime’s army, visited the northern border areas of occupied Palestine while the surroundings of his location were covered with protective nets due to the threat of Hezbollah’s suicide drones and FPVs. This unprecedented security measure reflects the high level of concern among Israeli military commanders over the precise and deadly attacks of the resistance fighters.

According to IWN assessments, the armed forces of Iran, Iraqi resistance groups, and Lebanon’s Hezbollah have destroyed or damaged over 234 aircraft and cruise missiles belonging to the United States, the Zionist regime, European, and Arab countries since the beginning of the war.

Israeli Forces Cross Litani River, Advance Toward Nabatieh; Clergies Continue North of Marjeyoun.

Bloomberg has reported that on May 27, an Iranian ballistic missile of the Fateh-110 type struck Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. According to information obtained, this attack resulted in the injury of at least five U.S. military personnel and contractors.

Heavy clashes continue between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters on the southern and eastern fronts of the town of Zotar. Current information indicates that Israeli forces are positioned south and east of Zotar, and have come under attack by Hezbollah fighters near three points: Bustan Zatam, the Al-Kashfi Complex, the Cultural Complex, and Tallet al-Khazzan.

On May 27, Muqtada al-Sadr, leader of Iraq’s Sadrist movement, issued an order for the complete dissolution of Saraya al-Salam, the movement’s military wing. According to the order, all personnel and equipment of the group will be handed over to the Iraqi central government and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Hezbollah units began conducting attacks using FPV drones against military targets of the Israeli regime’s army in southern Lebanon and northern Palestine on March 20. As of May 23, 2026, they have carried out 252 operations using this weapon.

In response to the US-Israeli attacks against Iran on February 28, 2026, Iran’s armed forces closed the Strait of Hormuz and took control of traffic through it. As part of implementing new regulations and management of the strait, Iran has warned all vessels that henceforth all transit through the strait will be conducted in coordination with Iran. Vessels are required to comply with the new rules, and any violation or unauthorised passage through the Strait of Hormuz will result in the vessels being struck and the offending ships seized.

The Boeing B-52, nicknamed the Stratofortress and often referred to by the moniker “Buff,” is a long-range, subsonic strategic bomber that has maintained its central position in the United States Air Force since the 1950s. Designed for the dual missions of nuclear deterrence and conventional strikes, it has played a key role in American military history. As of 2025, the aircraft has logged 70 years of operational service, and it is expected to retain its status for at least three more decades. This article will examine this strategic bomber.