WASHINGTON – The U.S. military has killed a
senior Islamic State leader during an assault operation in northern Somalia.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who announced the operation, identified the leader as Bilal al-Sudani, a key operative and facilitator for ISIS's global network.
"This action leaves the United States and its partners safer and more secure, and it reflects our steadfast commitment to protecting Americans from the threat of terrorism at home and abroad," Austin said in a statement.
Iran is both the richest and poorest of Middle Eastern countries.
