News Alert: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed to be dead following U.S. Special Operations raid in Syria, officials say

U.S. allies in the region quickly claimed credit for providing the intelligence behind the operation. Baghdadi's death brings a dramatic end to a years-long hunt for the man who spearheaded the Islamic State's transformation from an underground insurgent band to a powerful quasi-state that straddled two countries and spawned copycat movements across continents.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 27, 8:59 AM     Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed to be dead following U.S. Special Operations raid in Syria, officials say U.S. allies in the region quickly claimed credit for providing the intelligence behind the operation. Baghdadi's death brings a dramatic end to a years-long hunt for the man who spearheaded the Islamic State's transformation from an underground insurgent band to a powerful quasi-state that straddled two countries and spawned copycat movements across continents. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071