News Alert: U.S. forces launch operation targeting elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, officials say

Officials said it was not clear whether Baghdadi, who has evaded a wide-ranging U.S. and allied effort to track him down for five years, was killed. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an operation that had not yet been announced. The White House said late Saturday that President Trump would make a "major announcement" at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 27, 1:24 AM     U.S. forces launch operation targeting elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, officials say Officials said it was not clear whether Baghdadi, who has evaded a wide-ranging U.S. and allied effort to track him down for five years, was killed. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an operation that had not yet been announced. The White House said late Saturday that President Trump would make a "major announcement" at 9 a.m. on Sunday. 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