U.S.-Led Operation Kills Senior ISIS Leader Abu Khadijah in Iraq
A precision airstrike by U.S. and Iraqi forces eliminated ISIS chief Abu Khadijah, a significant figure in the group's global operations.
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Abu Khadijah was one of the most important ISIS members in the entire global ISIS organization.
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However militants and sleeper cells continue to have a presence in various parts of the country and carry out sporadic attacks against Iraq's army and police.
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The Iraqis continue their remarkable victories against the forces of darkness and terrorism.
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After the strike, U.S. and Iraqi forces moved to the location of the strike and found both dead ISIS targets who were each wearing unexploded "suicide vests" and who had multiple weapons, CENTCOM said.
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The operation and the visit come at a time when Iraqi officials are anxious about an Islamic State resurgence in the wake of the fall of Assad in Syria.
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The operation and the visit come at a time when Iraqi officials are anxious about an IS resurgence in the wake of the fall of Assad in Syria.
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Summary
In a recent operation, U.S. Central Command and Iraqi forces executed a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, killing Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah, who was a significant leader in ISIS’ global organization. His responsibilities included overseeing operations and logistics for the group. Both he and another ISIS operative were discovered dead at the site, equipped with unexploded suicide vests. U.S. officials, including President Trump, praised the operation and emphasized the ongoing campaign against terrorism. The action coincides with regional concerns regarding the resurgence of ISIS activities.
Perspectives
US forces and Iraqi intelligence successfully conducted a precision airstrike in Iraq that killed the ISIS leader Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadijah, during a coordinated operation.
Al-Rifai was a significant figure in ISIS, responsible for global operations, demonstrating the ongoing efforts by US-led forces to dismantle terrorist organizations in the region.
The operation occurs amidst rising concerns about a resurgence of ISIS, particularly following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, indicating the need for continued vigilance in counterterrorism efforts.