Strikes target what 's known as the Khorasan group , officials say . It is too early to have an idea of the results . At the same time , some of the Khorasan leadership is still believed to be alive and the group continues to pose a threat , according to the officials , who say some are still in Syria , actively plotting against the United States . This is a group of hard - core al Qaeda fighters .
Strikes target what 's known as the Khorasan group , officials say . It is too early to have an idea of the results . This is a group of hard - core al Qaeda fighters .