Is he Dead? I don’t know but Allah seems to have it about right.It was claimed earlier in the week that several “high ranking” members of the Mahdi army were killed. That's encouraging, maybe he was with them?
The claim Ace is linking appears similar to the one below the fold. But then again I don’t read Arabic? Hint hint.
The claims are propaganda mostly, but could, maybe be true. Don't hold your breath or anything. Just hope maybe he isn't, breathing that is.