Pentagon acknowledges it targeted ISIS 'defense minister'
Pentagon says it targeted top ISIS commander Omar al-Shishani, stops short of confirming his reported death.
Pentagon says it targeted top ISIS commander Omar al-Shishani, stops short of confirming his reported death.

Jihadist-linked news agency confirms ISIS's so-called "defense minister" was killed in Iraq.

Born to a Christian father, ginger-bearded Islamic State commander Omar al-Shishani forged a fierce reputation for himself in Syria.

Two American officials tell CNN that senior ISIS operative Omar al-Shishani is dead following an airstrike last week.

Monitor reveals ISIS's 'most senior military commander' has been kept alive by machines ever since US airstrike found its mark.
