'Islamic State' head in Iraq and Syria killed in strike (www.dw.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 15 Mar 2025 15:14
https://lemmy.world/post/26879837

Summary

Iraqi intelligence and US-led coalition forces killed Abdullah Maki Musleh al-Rifai, the head of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria, in an airstrike in Anbar province.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Donald Trump confirmed the operation, with Trump stating it was a coordinated effort with Iraq and Kurdish forces.

The announcement coincided with a visit from Syria’s interim foreign minister, as Iraq and Syria pledged greater cooperation against IS.

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