Mar 15, 2025 · The ISIS chief, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as "Abu Khadijah," was killed in the strike along with another operative from the group, officials said.

Mar 15, 2025 · US forces working with Iraqi security services killed ISIS chief of global operations in a "precision airstrike," US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani...

Mar 15, 2025 · The terror group’s second in command, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, or ‘Abu Khadijah,’ was known as the “deputy caliph” of ISIS, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on X,...

Mar 14, 2025 · As the Emir of ISIS’ most senior decision-making body, Abu Khadijah maintained responsibility for operations, logistics, and planning conducted by ISIS globally, and directs a significant portion of finance for the group’s global organization.

Mar 15, 2025 · "Abu Khadijah was one of the most important ISIS members in the entire global ISIS organization," said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, in a statement.

Mar 15, 2025 · Baghdad: Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i, known as Abu Khadija, a high-ranking figure within the Islamic State (ISIS), has been eliminated in a joint operation conducted by Iraqi security forces and the US-led coalition.

Mar 14, 2025 · As an ISIS leader in Iraq and Syria, Abu Khadijah was responsible “for operations, logistics, and planning conducted by ISIS globally,” CENTCOM said. He also directed a significant portion of ...

Mar 14, 2025 · Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday that Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i, also known as Abu Khadija, was killed by Iraqi security forces, with the support of the US-led...

Mar 15, 2025 · Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah, "was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world", according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Mar 15, 2025 · U.S. forces with help from Iraqi intelligence and security killed the No. 2 global ISIS leader, "one of the most important" of the entire organization, per U.S. Central Command.