(News 1st); The President of United States, Joe Biden says that a U.S. special forces counter-terrorism raid conducted in northwest Syria on Thursday (03) targeted the leader of ISIS, adding he would address the operation in remarks later.

“Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi – the leader of ISIS. All Americans have returned safely from the operation,” The statement reads.

Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation. Thanks to the bravery of our Armed Forces, we have removed from the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS.
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— President Biden (@POTUS) February 3, 2022

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