Iraqi PM announces elimination of local ISIS leader

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani announced the successful elimination of the head of the local Islamic State branch, along with eight other senior commanders of the terrorist organization.

This operation was carried out by Iraq's National Security Service in the Hamrin Mountains, located in northeastern Iraq, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, al-Sudani expressed his congratulations to the Iraqi people, referring to the operation as a "unique heroic effort" that resulted in the removal of the so-called "Emir of Iraq" from ISIS.

Additionally, last week, on October 18, the U.S. Central Command reported the death of a senior leader within the group, Shahadha Allawi Salih Ulawi al-Bajari, known as Abu Issa, during a joint counter-terrorism operation.

The Islamic State (ISIS) is a militant group that emerged in the early 2000s, evolving from the remnants of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Known for its brutal tactics and strict interpretation of Islamic law, ISIS declared a caliphate in 2014, controlling vast territories in Iraq and Syria.

The group has been responsible for numerous atrocities, including mass killings, kidnappings, and acts of terrorism. While it has lost much of its territorial control since its peak, ISIS remains a significant threat in the region and continues to operate through various affiliates and sleeper cells.

By Tamilla Hasanova