Defense

Rachid Kassim, ISIS recruiter and failed rapper, targeted in U.S. airstrike

Written by Teunis Felter

Rachid Kassim, an Islamic State recruiter known for his social-media presence, failed music career and links to high-profile terrorist attacks in Europe was targeted by a U.S. airstrike in Iraq, the Pentagon said Friday. Maj. Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway, a Pentagon spokesman, said the strike occurred near the Iraqi city of Mosul within the past three days. “We are currently assessing the results of that strike,” Rankine-Galloway said. It is believed that Kassim was killed in the strike.

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.