The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that an airstrike carried out on June 19 in northwestern Syria killed senior Islamic State figure Ali Hussain al‑Alawi. CENTCOM said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists planning attacks against Americans abroad or on U.S. soil. General Brian Cooper, CENTCOM commander, reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate remaining ISIS remnants and protect U.S. interests and partners in the region.