Defense Secretary Mark Esper: Al-Baghdadi is a ‘devastating blow’ to ISIS
5 years, 2 months ago

Defense Secretary Mark Esper: Al-Baghdadi is a ‘devastating blow’ to ISIS

CNN  

Washington CNN — Defense Secretary Mark Esper described the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as a “devastating blow” to a terrorist organization that has launched horrific attacks across the world. He formed ISIS in 2014, he led to establishing the physical caliphate throughout the region, so this is a major blow to them,” Esper told Jake Tapper Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Esper added that “we’re going to watch carefully next steps. “The President approved a raid on the target, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and if we didn’t capture him, of course, we were going to kill him,” Esper said. Esper said the Pentagon has confirmation that it was Baghdadi “through a form of visual and also DNA confirmation.” Esper also said there were two minor US injuries to soldiers in the operation.

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Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump
5 years ago

Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump

The Hindu  

United States President Donald Trump on Friday defended the killing of top Iranian commander in a U.S. strike in Baghdad's international airport on Friday, saying the “reign of terror is over” and claiming that Qasem Soleimani had contributed to “terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London.” Analysis | The importance of Qasem Soleimani General Soleimani was the …

In final days, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi masqueraded as shepherd, was reliant on shrinking circle of confidants
5 years, 2 months ago

In final days, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi masqueraded as shepherd, was reliant on shrinking circle of confidants

Firstpost  

In his last months on the run, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was agitated, fearful of traitors, sometimes disguised as a shepherd, sometimes hiding underground, always dependent on a shrinking circle of confidants. Beirut: In his last months on the run, Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was agitated, fearful of traitors, sometimes disguised as a shepherd, sometimes hiding underground, always …

ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief

Al Jazeera  

Leader killed in US raid replaced by Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, group says, also confirming spokesman’s death. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant armed group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announcing Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new chief. Abu Hamza al-Qurayshi, ISIL’s new spokesman, made the announcement on Thursday in an audio …

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi dead, vows revenge
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi dead, vows revenge

The Hindu  

The Islamic State militant group confirmed on October 31 that its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a weekend raid by U.S. forces in northwestern Syria and it vowed revenge against the United States. Baghdadi, an Iraqi jihadist who rose from obscurity to declare himself “caliph” of all Muslims as the leader of Islamic State, died during the swoop …

ISIS still dangerous, could attempt retribution attack after Baghdadi’s killing: U.S.
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIS still dangerous, could attempt retribution attack after Baghdadi’s killing: U.S.

The Hindu  

A top American General has said the Islamic State is still dangerous and it could attempt a retribution attack after the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid. The head of U.S. Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, speaking to reporters after the Pentagon released a video and photos of the U.S. special forces raid that resulted …

Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement could surface within weeks, claims top US official
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement could surface within weeks, claims top US official

Firstpost  

The Islamic State group’s leadership has a ‘deep bench’ and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government’s top counter-terrorism expert said. Washington: The Islamic State group’s leadership has a “deep bench” and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government’s top counter-terrorism expert said on …

Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid

The Hindu  

The Pentagon released video and photos on Wednesday of the U.S. special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The compound was razed by U.S. munitions after the raid, leaving it looking like “a parking lot with large potholes,” said Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command. Mr. McKenzie …

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor

NPR  

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor Enlarge this image toggle caption Defense.gov Defense.gov The Islamic State on Thursday confirmed the death of its founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and announced a successor. Media no longer available McKenzie offered fresh details on the operation against Baghdadi and warned that U.S. officials are bracing for "some form of retribution …

Islamic State vows revenge against US for al-Baghdadi's killing
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State vows revenge against US for al-Baghdadi's killing

India Today  

Islamic State confirmed on Thursday that its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a weekend raid by US special forces in northwestern Syria, and vowed revenge against the United States. The Iraqi rose from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline group and declare himself "caliph" of all Muslims, holding sway over huge areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014-2017 before …

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid

Al Jazeera  

The general who oversaw the United States raid on the compound of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader provided the most detailed account yet of the operation and said the US was on alert for possible “retribution attacks”. “US forces discovered Baghdadi hiding in a tunnel when capture at the hands of US forces was imminent,” McKenzie …

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid

Al Jazeera  

The general who oversaw the United States raid on the compound of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader provided the most detailed account yet of the operation and said the US was on alert for possible “retribution attacks”. “US forces discovered Baghdadi hiding in a tunnel when capture at the hands of US forces was imminent,” McKenzie …

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea
5 years, 2 months ago

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea

NPR  

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Frank McKenzie says the body of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was buried at sea after last weekend's commando raid in Syria in which he detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and …

Donald Trump claims 'number one replacement' to Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi terminated by US troops
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump claims 'number one replacement' to Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi terminated by US troops

Firstpost  

Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that the US knew the potential successors of Baghdadi and was after them. Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US had terminated the “number one replacement” to ISIS leader and world’s most terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who was killed in an American raid in Syria. President Trump announced on Sunday that Baghdadi, …

Trump says Baghdadi’s ’number one replacement’ also ’terminated’
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump says Baghdadi’s ’number one replacement’ also ’terminated’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the person likely to be first in line to replace Islamic State's slain leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has also been "terminated." "Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. A top Kurdish official said Baghdadi's spokesman and right hand man, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, was killed Sunday …

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead... but Isis will live on. Here’s how
5 years, 2 months ago

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead... but Isis will live on. Here’s how

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy They called him al-shabha, “the …

Trump officials don't know where he got Baghdadi 'whimpering' details
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump officials don't know where he got Baghdadi 'whimpering' details

Daily Mail  

Trump officials say they have no idea where the President got his information that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died 'crying and whimpering'. Trump officials say they have no idea where the President got his information that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died 'crying and whimpering' 'He was a sick and depraved man and now he's gone,' Trump said. The …

Kurdish Informant Reportedly Led U.S. Military To ISIS Leader Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

Kurdish Informant Reportedly Led U.S. Military To ISIS Leader Baghdadi

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Kurdish informant reportedly provided vital information for the U.S. military raid that ended in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the so-called Islamic State, even sharing the floor plan of his home. Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, told NBC News on Monday that his intelligence unit was connected …

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?
5 years, 2 months ago

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?

Al Jazeera  

ISIL chief is dead but threat of his group remains, leaders and analysts warn, as speculation over next leader begins. 191027173054546 “But we don’t know yet of how much of ISIL’s inner circle – the Shura – remains, if Abdullah Qardash is still alive, whether there is infighting,” he said. Hasan Haniyeh, an Amman-based analyst, said al-Baghdadi’s death will not …

Trump says al-Baghdadi’s ‘number one replacement’ is dead
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump says al-Baghdadi’s ‘number one replacement’ is dead

Al Jazeera  

Without giving a name, Trump says the individual expected to replace al-Baghdadi as ISIL’s leader has been killed. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the person likely to be first in line to replace the slain leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has also been “terminated”. Under al-Baghdadi’s command, ISIL became one …

Will Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death finally spell the end of the Islamic State? It's wishful thinking
5 years, 2 months ago

Will Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death finally spell the end of the Islamic State? It's wishful thinking

ABC  

So President Trump has his Bin Laden moment. Islamic State's shadowy founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead after a US special forces raid on a compound in north-western Syria. Groups loyal to his brand of terror remain active, especially in the Idlib area in Syria near where the US raid on Baghdadi took place. Syrian Kurds struggle to …

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?
5 years, 2 months ago

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?

Al Jazeera  

ISIL chief is dead but threat of his group remains, leaders and analysts warn, as speculation over next leader begins. 191027173054546 “But we don’t know yet of how much of ISIL’s inner circle – the Shura – remains, if Abdullah Qardash is still alive, whether there is infighting,” he said. Hasan Haniyeh, an Amman-based analyst, said al-Baghdadi’s death will not …

World reacts to death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

World reacts to death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Al Jazeera  

Al-Baghdadi reportedly killed himself after running into a dead-end tunnel during a US military raid in northwest Syria. “Saudi Arabia continues its efforts with its allies, especially the United States, in fighting terrorism.” Egypt Egypt’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, said it was an important step in the efforts to combat terrorism. — Recep Tayyip Erdoğan October 27, 2019 Russia …

Death of a terrorist: On Baghdadi's killing
5 years, 2 months ago

Death of a terrorist: On Baghdadi's killing

The Hindu  

The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder-leader of the Islamic State, is a major setback to the dreaded terrorist organisation. Baghdadi, who rose to international notoriety in July 2014 when he appeared in the pulpit of Mosul’s grand al-Nuri mosque as the leader of the new ‘Caliphate’ announced by his group, “died like a dog”, according to U.S. President …

WATCH: Video shows site where al-Baghdadi was killed
5 years, 2 months ago

WATCH: Video shows site where al-Baghdadi was killed

India TV News  

A video has shown the site where the elusive Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a nighttime raid on Sunday. The 18-second video was posted by Bloomberg a day after Islamic State founded al-Baghdadi was killed in the US commando raid. The US forces and its specialised military dogs hunted down and chased al-Baghdadi in a dark underground tunnel in …

Will IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s killing help Donald Trump?
5 years, 2 months ago

Will IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s killing help Donald Trump?

Hindustan Times  

Shortly after President Donald Trump announced the death of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid, his 2020 re-election campaign sent a text to supporters saying the president is “keeping American safe”, chalking it up for use at the hustings. US President Donald Trump makes a statement at the White House following reports that U.S. forces attacked Islamic …

The significance of Baghdadi’s end | Analysis
5 years, 2 months ago

The significance of Baghdadi’s end | Analysis

Hindustan Times  

This past weekend, the United States announced that the elusive leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed after a nighttime raid by US Army Delta Force commandos in northwestern Syria’s Idlib region. His death comes at a time of churn in the IS Baghdadi, whose real name was Ibrahim Awwad Ibrahim Al Badri, was an Iraqi-born jihadist who, …

Al-Baghdadi operation was named after US aid worker Kayla Mueller who was tortured by the IS leader
5 years, 2 months ago

Al-Baghdadi operation was named after US aid worker Kayla Mueller who was tortured by the IS leader

Daily Mail  

Kayla Mueller, 26, was taken prisoner in 2013 after she crossed over the Turkish border to visit a hospital in war-ravaged Syria. As the world reacted to Baghdadi's death today: Security was tightened at Syrian prison camps amid fears of riots or revenge attacks following the ISIS leader's death; Donald Trump said he was considering releasing footage of the special …

Satellite images show location where ISIS chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was killed
5 years, 2 months ago

Satellite images show location where ISIS chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was killed

India TV News  

US troops carried out a special ops raid in a locked on location in Syria's Idlib district on Saturday and gunned down ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. Image Source : MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES Raid site As per reports, the US military think tank was surprised by the presence of the top ISIS chief in Idlib area, considering it is under the …

Washington Post glorifies ISIS chief Baghdadi in its obituary
5 years, 2 months ago

Washington Post glorifies ISIS chief Baghdadi in its obituary

Op India  

Washington Post in its obituary to ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who killed himself after he detonated his suicide vest during a raid by US forces, tried to glorify the dreaded terrorist. The headline of the Washington Post obituary referred to Baghdadi as an ‘austere religious scholar at helm of Islamic State’ as if Baghdadi being an ‘austere religious scholar’ …

Islamic State’s Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: A trail of horror and death
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State’s Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: A trail of horror and death

Live Mint  

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Iraqi jihadist who rose from obscurity to declare himself "caliph" of all Muslims as the leader of Islamic State, has died in a raid by U.S. special forces in northwest Syria. U.S. air strikes had already killed most of Baghdadi's top lieutenants, including Abu Omar al-Shishani, Abu Muslim al-Turkmani, Abu Ali al-Anbari, Abu Sayyaf and the …

Donald Trump claims a big win with death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump claims a big win with death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

ABC  

Even by the standards of this unconventional, chaotic White House, the announcement of the killing of Islamic State terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was certainly one to remember. He used boastful, inflammatory language, describing the Islamic State leader's followers as "losers" and "frightened puppies". Expect Trump to turn the moment into campaign fuel The killing of one of the world's …

World reacts to announcement of Islamic State leader Baghdadi's death
5 years, 2 months ago

World reacts to announcement of Islamic State leader Baghdadi's death

India Today  

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that fugitive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had died in a raid by US special forces in northwest Syria, in what he called a major blow to the jihadist group. Mitt Romney October 27, 2019 IRAQ Iraqi government statement: "Following extensive work by a dedicated team for over a year, Iraq’s National Intelligence …

Trump goes after Obama as he takes victory lap over ISIS leader's death: "Should have gotten him"
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump goes after Obama as he takes victory lap over ISIS leader's death: "Should have gotten him"

Salon  

President Donald Trump took a victory lap one day after U.S. special operations forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the brutal Islamic State leader, before taking aim at his Democratic predecessor in the White House. He was a sick and depraved man, and now he's dead," Trump said of al-Baghdadi while speaking at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police …

Donald Trump says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog' amid US raid
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog' amid US raid

ABC  

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid by US forces in Syria, President Donald Trump says. Key points: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and three children in a dead-end tunnel, Donald Trump said Mr Trump said he watched the raid unfold and that Baghdadi "died like a dog", …

Al-Baghdadi’s death a blow, but IS has survived other losses
5 years, 2 months ago

Al-Baghdadi’s death a blow, but IS has survived other losses

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi marks the demise of one of the most brutally effective jihadist leaders of modern times — a man who commanded tens of thousands of fighters from around the world, carved out a territorial caliphate in the Middle East and refined a horrific ideology that survives him. His death is …

ISIS’s Baghdadi killed: Trump cheapened and politicized a military victory.
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIS’s Baghdadi killed: Trump cheapened and politicized a military victory.

Slate  

The killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a big deal in the fight against terrorism—but not as big a deal as President Donald Trump made it out to be in his 50-minute press conference on Sunday morning. The two groups still have many ideological similarities; “their estrangement,” Hoffman said, “was always the product of an outsize clash of …

Trump Describes in Lurid Terms How ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in U.S. Raid
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump Describes in Lurid Terms How ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in U.S. Raid

Slate  

President Trump confirmed during a national address Sunday morning that U.S. special forces killed what they say is ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a raid in northwest Syria late Saturday night. “Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead,” Trump proclaimed, saying the mission had been accomplished in “grand style” before providing a descriptive, lurid, and typically hyperbolic account of the several-hour …

Donald Trump announces Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump announces Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump announced on October 27 that fugitive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by U.S. special forces in northwestern Syria, in a major blow to the jihadist group. Baghdadi killed himself during the raid by detonating a suicide vest, Mr. Trump said in a televised address from the White House. Mr. Trump said “many” …

Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump announced Sunday morning that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'died like a dog' as the result of a U.S. Special Ops forces raid on his hideout in northwest Syria. Donald Trump addressed the nation Sunday morning, confirming that the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The White House confirmed that Trump watched and listened to the operations …

Donald Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US operation
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US operation

Live Mint  

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday. "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead," Trump announced at the White House, saying the US had "brought the world's number one terrorist …

Opinion | What, Baghdadi killed again?
5 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | What, Baghdadi killed again?

Live Mint  

So, has “something big just happened”, as US President Donald Trump tweeted? As reported by CNN, US Defense department sources claim that Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a US swoop on a location in northwest Syria near the Turkish border. Al-Baghdadi was to the US War on Terror what Osama bin Laden once was: the …

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Daily Mail  

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most wanted man until his death in a huge US attack of his Syrian lair in the early hours of this morning. Caliphate leader: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is thought to have detonated his own suicide vest during the targeted raid on his lair in Syria's Idlib province Shifting away from the airline hijackings and …

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces

The Hindu  

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation in Syria, sources in Syria, Iraq and Iran said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House. Many critics of Mr. Trump's Syria pullout have expressed worries that it would lead the Islamic State …

Why Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the megalomaniac ISIS leader's death is significant
5 years, 2 months ago

Why Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the megalomaniac ISIS leader's death is significant

India TV News  

For the major part of this decade, ISIS has been at the forefront of all major terror activities in the world. Indiatvnews.com takes a look at Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's track record and why his death could be significant in shaping geopolitics in the near future. Why Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the megalomaniac ISIS leader's death is significant Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was …

Islamic State leader Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by US forces
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State leader Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by US forces

Live Mint  

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation in Syria, sources in Syria, Iraq and Iran said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a "major statement" at the White House. Many critics of Trump's Syria pullout have expressed worries that it would lead the Islamic State militancy …

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US special ops
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US special ops

India TV News  

ISIS leader and most wanted terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a special ops raid conducted by US troops in Syria, international media is reporting. US Army officials told Newsweek that Baghdadi was the target of a top-secret raid carried out in Syria's Idlib province. Another Pentagon source told the American weekly that the department has "High Confidence" …

ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump

Al Jazeera  

The US president says al-Baghdadi killed himself by exploding a suicide vest during the US raid in Syria’s Idlib. US President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a military operation in Syria’s northwest Idlib province. Speaking from the White House’s Diplomatic Room, the president said that al-Baghdadi spent his last moments in utter …

ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump

Al Jazeera  

The US president says al-Baghdadi killed himself by exploding a suicide vest during the US raid in Syria’s Idlib. US President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a military operation in Syria’s northwest Idlib province. Speaking from the White House’s Diplomatic Room, the president said that al-Baghdadi spent his last moments in utter …

Will ISIL outlive its leader?
5 years, 2 months ago

Will ISIL outlive its leader?

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up during raid by US Special Forces in Syria’s Idlib. The US President says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi – the leader of one of the most feared armed groups, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – has been killed in northwest Syria. Under his watch, ISIL became one of the most brutal …

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