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English By Associated Press Share on Facebook Print this page BAGHDAD - Iraqi security forces have killed a senior commander of the Islamic State group, the prime minister said, a week after the rare twin suicide bombing by IS militants killed dozens in Baghdad.
The Islamic State group had quickly claimed responsibility for the Jan. 21 blasts at a busy open-air market in the Iraqi capital. At least 32 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded.
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi tweeted Thursday that an intelligence-led operation in northern Iraq killed 39-year-old Abu Yasar al-Issawi, deputy commander and IS chief in Iraq.
Iraqi security forces have killed a senior commander of the Islamic State group, the prime minister said on Thursday, a week after the rare, twin suicide bombing by IS militants killed dozens in Baghdad.