Archive · 20 Sep 2025
U.S. Military Raid Kills Senior ISIS Leader in Syria
Imagine a bad guy named Omar Abdul Qader, also known as Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi, who was in charge of ISIS's secret missions.
The U.S. military carried out a raid in Syria, killing him.
The Iraqi counterterrorism service also participated in the operation.
He was accused of planning attacks in several countries.
U.S. officials are concerned about ISIS trying to become active again in the region.
A senior ISIS leader, Omar Abdul Qader (Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi), was killed in Syria.
The raid was conducted by the U.S. military.
The Iraqi counterterrorism service participated in the operation.
The leader was the head of external operations and security for ISIS.
The leader was accused of planning attacks in several countries, including the bombing of Iran’s embassy in Lebanon.
- Who
- Omar Abdul Qader (Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi)
- What
- Was killed in a raid.
- When
- The raid occurred on Friday.
- Where
- Syria
- Why
- Reportedly planning attacks, including in the U.S. and his role as a senior ISIS leader.
- Target
- Omar Abdul Qader (Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi)
- Position
- Head of External Operations and Security
- Location of Operation
- Syria
- Participating Forces
- U.S. Military, Iraqi counterterrorism service, U.S.-led coalition
- Accusations
- Overseeing attacks in multiple countries, including the bombing of Iran’s embassy in Lebanon and planning other operations in Europe and the United States