U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday that American forces killed Ali Hussein al-Aluw, a senior Islamic State operative, in an airstrike in northwest Syria. CENTCOM described the strike as part of ongoing efforts to remove the group’s remaining members and prevent attacks against Americans at home or abroad.
In a post on X, CENTCOM said the United States remains committed to “rooting out remaining ISIS terrorists to ensure its enduring defeat.” The command added that U.S. forces are continuing to work with regional partners toward that goal.
The killing comes as ISIS continues to issue threats against the United States. The article said the group recently released propaganda urging supporters to carry out attacks during the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in the United States.
According to international media reports cited in the article, the message called on supporters to exploit crowded areas around stadiums and fan zones to create panic and mass casualties. The propaganda also referenced a “month-long” window to watch gatherings, and encouraged attacks on civilians in Western countries using knives, vehicles, and other means. U.S. authorities said they have not received specific intelligence indicating a planned attack linked to the tournament.
