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Islamic State second-in-command killed: Iraqi state TV

By John Siciliano
Published April 1, 2017 3:06pm ET
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Islamic State second-in-command killed: Iraqi state TV
Al-Jumaili is believed to be the top deputy to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) | Felipe Dana

The Islamic State’s second-in-command, Ayad al-Jumaili, was killed on Saturday, Iraq State TV reported, citing military intelligence officials.

Al-Jumaili is believed to be the top deputy to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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