CENTCOM officials stated that Ibrahim al-Qahtani was killed in the raid.
A high number of deaths were recorded while defending a prison holding hundreds of thousands of ISIS fighters.
The decision limits the transparency of American troops’ continued involvement in Iraq and Syria.
Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.
By Bassem Mroue
Can the U.S. military handle two wars at once?
Ukraine’s allies need to “chip in” to create a complex mix of air defenses, says Gen. Mark Milley.
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
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