In a joint military operation, U.S. and Iraqi forces have eliminated a top leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah.
The airstrike, which took place in Al Anbar province, Iraq, targeted ISIS’s deputy caliph and chief of global operations.
Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, described Abu Khadijah as “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.”
Trump Confirms Strike, Declares “Peace Through Strength”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to confirm the operation, stating:
“The fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters. His miserable life was terminated, along with another member of ISIS, in coordination with the Iraqi Government and the Kurdish Regional Government. PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!”
Precision Strike Eliminates High-Profile Targets
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Abu Khadijah was killed alongside another ISIS operative.
Both were found wearing unexploded suicide vests and armed with multiple weapons. DNA analysis confirmed his identity, linking him to a previous raid where he narrowly escaped.
As ISIS’s leader in Iraq and Syria, Abu Khadijah was responsible for:
✔️ Global operations and logistics
✔️ Terror financing
✔️ Coordinating attacks worldwide
Iraq’s Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
PM al-Sudani praised the success of Iraqi forces in combating terrorism, stating:
“The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism.”
Despite major setbacks in recent years, ISIS remains active in multiple countries, attempting to stage attacks across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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