May 05, 2026 02:52 pm (IST)
ISIS confirms the death of senior leader Omar the Chechen
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Wednesday admitted that a senior leader known as Omar the Chechen is dead, confirming months of speculation by the US government, according to reports.
Abu Omar al-Shishani was regarded by the US government as ISIS' minister of war. The fringe unit confirmed the news through their mouth piece Amaq.
Omar is said to be killed in an air raid conducted by the US government a few months ago.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
PM Modi calls Iranian missile strikes on UAE oil hub that injured three Indians as 'unacceptable'
Tue, May 05 2026
Barricades outside Mamata Banerjee’s Kolkata residence removed, lane reopens after Bengal power shift
Tue, May 05 2026
‘Victory of entire Bengal’: RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath after Panihati win
Tue, May 05 2026
Unacceptable: India reacts as Iranian attack rocks UAE's Fujairah
Tue, May 05 2026
'We bow to people’s verdict': MK Stalin concedes defeat as TVK storms to power in Tamil Nadu
Mon, May 04 2026
Three Indians injured as drone strike hits UAE oil zone, Fujairah oil refinery fire triggers regional alarm
Mon, May 04 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Topples Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur — Bengal’s Biggest Shocker Yet
Mon, May 04 2026
'Banglay Poriborton': PM Modi hails BJP’s Bengal sweep as ‘new chapter’, urges peace after historic mandate
Mon, May 04 2026
In dhoti-kurta, PM Modi greets jubilant BJP workers after Bengal win
Mon, May 04 2026
