Four senior ISIS leaders were killed in last month’s U.S.-Iraqi military raid in western Iraq including the group’s top operations leader in Iraq and its chief bombmaker for whom the United States had offered a $5 million reward, the U.S. military said Friday.
The four ISIS leaders were among the 14 ISIS fighters killed in the Aug. 29 raid on four locations in western Iraq. Seven American service members who participated in the raid were injured.
The Pentagon seal in the Pentagon Briefing Room in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 1, 2021.
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“This operation targeted ISIS leaders and served to disrupt and degrade ISIS’ ability to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against Iraqi civilians, as well as U.S. citizens, allies, and partners throughout the region and beyond,” the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Friday.
“As part of the on-going post-raid assessment, CENTCOM can confirm that four ISIS leaders were killed including: Ahmad Hamid Husayn Abd-al-Jalil al-Ithawi, responsible for all operations in Iraq, Abu Hammam, responsible for overseeing all operations in Western Iraq, Abu-‘Ali al-Tunisi, responsible for overseeing technical development, and Shakir Abud Ahmad al-Issawi, responsible for overseeing military operations in Western Iraq,” it added.
Abu Ali al-Tunisi was described by the Rewards for Justice website as “the leader of manufacturing for ISIS in Iraq.”
“He has conducted training for ISIS members, including instruction on how to make explosives, suicide vests, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Al-Tunisi also provided advanced training on weapons development and the manufacturing of chemical weapons.”
CENTCOM had said earlier that some of the ISIS militants in the raid were armed with grenades and were wearing explosive suicide belts.
In a recent raid conducted by US special forces in Syria, four ISIS leaders were killed and seven US service members were injured. The successful operation dealt a significant blow to the terrorist organization, which has been responsible for countless acts of violence and terror in the region.
The raid, which took place in a remote area of Syria, targeted a compound believed to be housing high-ranking ISIS leaders. The US special forces were met with heavy resistance from the militants, leading to a fierce firefight that resulted in the deaths of four ISIS leaders. The identities of the deceased leaders have not been released, but it is believed that their deaths will have a significant impact on the organization’s operations.
In addition to the deaths of the ISIS leaders, seven US service members were injured during the raid. The injuries are said to be non-life-threatening, and the service members are currently receiving medical treatment. Their bravery and sacrifice in carrying out this dangerous mission are commendable, and they are being hailed as heroes for their role in taking down these dangerous individuals.
The successful raid is a major victory in the fight against ISIS and demonstrates the continued commitment of the US military to combatting terrorism in the region. It also serves as a reminder of the dangers that US service members face every day in their efforts to protect our country and its allies.
The deaths of these four ISIS leaders will undoubtedly disrupt the organization’s operations and weaken its ability to carry out acts of terror. It is a significant blow to the group and a step forward in the ongoing efforts to defeat ISIS and bring stability to the region.
Overall, the raid results in the deaths of four ISIS leaders and injuries to seven US service members highlight the ongoing challenges and sacrifices faced by those who serve in the military. Their bravery and dedication to protecting our country and its allies are truly commendable, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their service.
