Statement by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Raid Against ISIS Amir Hajii Abdullah

U.S. Department of Defense

I am immensely proud of the U.S. forces who conducted an operation against Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of ISIS. He detonated an explosive device during the operation, killing himself and members of his family.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a meeting.

National Military Command Center

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in the National Military Command Center, Feb, 2, 2022.
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