US-Led Strike Eliminates Fugitive ISIS Leader in Iraq, Trump Declares "Peace Through Strength"

In a decisive counterterrorism operation, U.S. forces have successfully eliminated a fugitive leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq.

The mission, carried out in coordination with the Iraqi Government and the Kurdish Regional Government, also resulted in the death of another ISIS member.

Announcing the development on Saturday, March 15, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised the military’s efforts, emphasizing America’s commitment to eradicating terrorism.

“Today 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!” Trump stated on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.

The operation underscores the U.S. military’s ongoing campaign against ISIS, aiming to weaken the group’s influence in Iraq and prevent future threats.

While details about the ISIS leader’s identity and the specific nature of the operation remain undisclosed, the strike is expected to have significant strategic implications for counterterrorism efforts in the region.

This latest development further highlights the continued cooperation between U.S. forces, Iraq, and Kurdish allies in tackling extremist threats.