Trump recalled that in late October, the United States eliminated al-Baghdadi and his first deputy.
“We are following the number three. He was supposed to be number one, but now on the run. He flees to save his life, but we aimed at him, ”TASS quotes the US president.
Earlier, Trump said that US intelligence agencies are aware of the whereabouts of the "third person" in the IG.
On October 27, the United States announced the destruction of al-Baghdadi during a special operation in Syria, and two days later, the liquidation of his first deputy.
At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense noted the lack of confirmed information about the American military conducting an operation to destroy the leader of the Islamic State.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.