'Peace through strength': Trump takes credit for killing ISIS leader in Iraq, White House shares VIDEO

In a major counterterrorism palm, US and Iraqi forces excluded Abdullah Makki Muslih al- Rufayi, also known as Abu Khadija, a elderly ISIS leader and one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq. The operation, carried out in Iraq’s Al Anbar fiefdom, was verified on Friday by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al- Sudani.

Trump takes credit, US releases footage

Former US President Donald Trump hailed the strike, emphasizing America’s" Peace Through Strength" doctrine. Taking the truth to social media, he declared," moment, the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our fearless warfighters." The White House also released a videotape of the strike, entitling it" President Trump Terminates ISIS Leader in Targeted Strike."

US Central Command verified that Abu Khadija was a pivotal figure in ISIS, overseeing operations, logistics, and fiscal networks encyclopedically. General Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander, stressed that the US remains married to barring ISIS pitfalls worldwide.

Why was Abu Khadija wanted?

Khadija was formerly a implicit ISIS" caliph", controlling operations in Iraq and Syria. He was sanctioned by the US in 2023, making him a top target. His elimination is a significant reversal for ISIS, which has plodded with leadership insecurity. This development comes as the US prepares to conclude its military charge in Iraq by September 2025, withdrawing colors posted for over two decades. still, counterterrorism sweats will continue to help ISIS rejuvenescence.