Abu Qaswarah was second only to Abu Ayyub al-Masri ( pictured ) in al Qaeda in Iraq leadership . Abu Qaswarah killed during an operation in Mosul on October 5 . He was second-in-command to al Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri . Hide Caption U.S. military described Abu Qaswarah as a `` charismatic '' leader .
Abu Qaswarah killed during an operation in Mosul on October 5 . He was second-in-command to al Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri . Hide Caption U.S. military described Abu Qaswarah as a `` charismatic '' leader .