The US forces killed an individual working in their favour as an undercover agent to gather intelligence on the Islamic State (IS) in Syria. A joint operation launched by the US forces and a local Syrian group was targeted at capturing an extremist working for the Jihadist organisation fatally struck Khaled al Masud in October, who was carrying out spying operations on behalf of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's interim government.&nbsp;As per family and relatives, Al Masud has worked for years passing off information on the Islamic State to Ahamad al-Shara-led insurgent group and later to the interim government headed by al-Shara, as reported by The Associated Press.&nbsp;The killing reflects the complex political and security environment in war-torn Syria, as Washington is leading its effort to fight the remnants of IS along with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-india-visit-indian-firms-source-russian-energy-based-on-evolving-market-dynamics-says-mea-1764943757472">Putin India visit: Indian firms source Russian energy based on evolving market dynamics, says MEA</a>&nbsp;According to the local residents, the raid took place around 3 AM on October 29 in Dumayar, a town east of the Syrian Capital Damascus. The US forces conducted the operation alongside the Syrian Free Army, a group trained by the United States and fought against Former President Bashar al-Assad. The SFA was incorporated by the interim government formed after the ouster of Assad and now reports to the Syrian Defence Ministry.&nbsp;Al-Masoud’s family believes he was targeted due to faulty intelligence from Syrian Free Army members. According to his cousin, Al-Masoud had previously worked with Ahmad al-Sharaa’s insurgent group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in the northwestern Idlib region before Assad’s fall. &nbsp;Both the United States and Syria refrained from commenting on the death of Al-Masoud, signalling the warming of ties and that no side wants the incident to have a detrimental effect on the relationship. Weeks after the October 19 operation, Al-Sharra visited Washington and announced that Syria would join the US-led coalition against the IS.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-says-europe-faces-civilizational-erasure-pledges-support-to-correct-trajectory-1764948151659">Trump admin says Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’, pledges US support to ‘correct its trajectory’</a>&nbsp;Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met US President Donald Trump twice in the recent past, including a meeting between the two in the White House in November. However, before taking over the interim government, Al-Shara had a US bounty on his head. He was a shadowy figure linked to several militant groups and spent years moving through extremist networks&nbsp;

Al-Masoud’s family believes he was targeted due to faulty intelligence from Syrian Free Army members.

The US forces killed an individual working in their favour as an undercover agent to gather intelligence on the Islamic State (IS) in Syria. A joint operation launched by the US forces and a local Syrian group was targeted at capturing an extremist working for the Jihadist organisation fatally struck Khaled al Masud in October, who was carrying out spying operations on behalf of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's interim government. As per family and relatives, Al Masud has worked for years passing off information on the Islamic State to Ahamad al-Shara-led insurgent group and later to the interim government headed by al-Shara, as reported by The Associated Press. The killing reflects the complex political and security environment in war-torn Syria, as Washington is leading its effort to fight the remnants of IS along with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Also Read: Putin India visit: Indian firms source Russian energy based on evolving market dynamics, says MEA According to the local residents, the raid took place around 3 AM on October 29 in Dumayar, a town east of the Syrian Capital Damascus. The US forces conducted the operation alongside the Syrian Free Army, a group trained by the United States and fought against Former President Bashar al-Assad. The SFA was incorporated by the interim government formed after the ouster of Assad and now reports to the Syrian Defence Ministry. Al-Masoud’s family believes he was targeted due to faulty intelligence from Syrian Free Army members. According to his cousin, Al-Masoud had previously worked with Ahmad al-Sharaa’s insurgent group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in the northwestern Idlib region before Assad’s fall. Both the United States and Syria refrained from commenting on the death of Al-Masoud, signalling the warming of ties and that no side wants the incident to have a detrimental effect on the relationship. Weeks after the October 19 operation, Al-Sharra visited Washington and announced that Syria would join the US-led coalition against the IS. Also Read: Trump admin says Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’, pledges US support to ‘correct its trajectory’ Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met US President Donald Trump twice in the recent past, including a meeting between the two in the White House in November. However, before taking over the interim government, Al-Shara had a US bounty on his head. He was a shadowy figure linked to several militant groups and spent years moving through extremist networks

Al-Masoud’s family believes he was targeted due to faulty intelligence from Syrian Free Army members.

US raid aimed at Islamic State member allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent

New worry for India is emerging with terror groups like Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are seen working together,&nbsp;an intel dossier indicates. ISKP is being repurposed by Pakistan's intel agency ISI to target Baloch separatists, uncooperative Taliban factions in Afghanistan, with attempts to destabilize&nbsp;J&amp;K, India. Development in a year that saw Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan trained terrorists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A new photo reveals ISKP’s Balochistan coordinator, Mir Shafiq Mengal, gifting a pistol to LeT commander Rana Mohammad Ashfaq,&nbsp;confirming their collaboration. Mir Shafiq Mengal has been facilitating ISKP’s operations, managing safe houses, funds, and arms in Mastung and Khuzdar camps while Ashfaq has been overseeing new terror hubs and coordinating with other extremist groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/motels-and-patels-once-a-source-of-pride-for-indian-americans-small-hotels-are-now-spots-of-hate-crimes-targeting-them-chandra-mouli-nagamallaiah-1759825209782">Motels and Patels: Once a source of pride for Indian Americans, small hotels are now spots of hate crimes targeting them</a>&nbsp;By 2018, ISKP established bases in Mastung and Khuzdar with ISI support. Mengal led these camps, targeting Baloch rebels and conducting cross-border attacks in Afghanistan. LeT has operated in Balochistan for years, with a training camp in Quetta (2002–2009) where Indian Mujahideen’s Yasin Bhatkal trained in 2006. The current LeT-ISKP partnership mirrors past collaborations, like LeT’s work with Al-Qaeda during the Afghan jihad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sabarimala-gold-theft-sabarimala-sponsor-sought-leftover-temple-gold-for-girl-s-marriage-court-documents-reveal-1759824121447">Sabarimala gold theft: Sabarimala sponsor sought leftover temple gold for girl’s marriage, court documents reveal</a>&nbsp;New developments are a concern for India as an intel report indicates that ISKP’s propaganda magazine “Yalgaar" shows plans to expand attacks into Kashmir, India. This "emerging coalition of extremist entities not only intensifies the threat to Afghanistan...but also signals Pakistan Army’s intent to reignite militancy in Jammu &amp; Kashmir" thereby "destabilizing regional peace under the guise of plausible deniability", the report said.

Worry for India as ISKP and LeT working together, intel suggests

New worry for India is emerging with terror groups like Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are seen working together, an intel dossier indicates. ISKP is being repurposed by Pakistan's intel agency ISI to target Baloch separatists, uncooperative Taliban factions in Afghanistan, with attempts to destabilize J&K, India. Development in a year that saw Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan trained terrorists. A new photo reveals ISKP’s Balochistan coordinator, Mir Shafiq Mengal, gifting a pistol to LeT commander Rana Mohammad Ashfaq, confirming their collaboration. Mir Shafiq Mengal has been facilitating ISKP’s operations, managing safe houses, funds, and arms in Mastung and Khuzdar camps while Ashfaq has been overseeing new terror hubs and coordinating with other extremist groups. Also Read: Motels and Patels: Once a source of pride for Indian Americans, small hotels are now spots of hate crimes targeting them By 2018, ISKP established bases in Mastung and Khuzdar with ISI support. Mengal led these camps, targeting Baloch rebels and conducting cross-border attacks in Afghanistan. LeT has operated in Balochistan for years, with a training camp in Quetta (2002–2009) where Indian Mujahideen’s Yasin Bhatkal trained in 2006. The current LeT-ISKP partnership mirrors past collaborations, like LeT’s work with Al-Qaeda during the Afghan jihad. Also Read: Sabarimala gold theft: Sabarimala sponsor sought leftover temple gold for girl’s marriage, court documents reveal New developments are a concern for India as an intel report indicates that ISKP’s propaganda magazine “Yalgaar" shows plans to expand attacks into Kashmir, India. This "emerging coalition of extremist entities not only intensifies the threat to Afghanistan...but also signals Pakistan Army’s intent to reignite militancy in Jammu & Kashmir" thereby "destabilizing regional peace under the guise of plausible deniability", the report said.

A new photo reveals ISKP’s Balochistan coordinator, Mir Shafiq Mengal, gifting a pistol to LeT commander Rana Mohammad Ashfaq,&nbsp;confirming their collaboration

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US raid aimed at Islamic State member allegedly killed Syrian undercover agent

Worry for India as ISKP and LeT working together, intel suggests