Iraq says senior Islamic State leader killed in Syria


  • World
  • Friday, 19 Sep 2025

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi counterterrorism forces said on Friday that a senior Islamic State leader was killed in a security operation in Syria carried out in coordination with the U.S.-led international coalition, state news agency reported.

(Reporting by Muayed Hameed; editing by Philippa Fletcher)

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