Iraq militant leader ‘injured’
The statement’s authenticity could not be verified, but it was posted on a website known for its militant content.
The statement, posted by the group’s media co-ordinator, Abu Maysarah al-Iraqi, didn’t say how or when al-Zarqawi was injured.
Al-Zarqawi, who has claimed responsibility for scores of attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces, kidnappings and beheadings of foreigners, is the most wanted terror suspect in Iraq and has a €19.75 million bounty on his head.
“Let the near and far know that the injury of our leader is an honour, and a cause to close in on the enemies of God, and a reason to increase the attacks against them,” the statement said.
