The operatives are key members of Khorasan Group , the al Qaeda affiliate entrenched in Syria that the United States has declared poses a great risk to American national security . Khorasan Group has been thought a part of Iraqi military . After first strikes in Iraq , reports of top group members had been hit . Official now said ` ` its 100 % certain '' they are alive .
Khorasan Group has been thought a part of Iraqi military . After first strikes in Iraq , reports of top group members had been hit . Official now said ` ` its 100 % certain '' they are alive .