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(CNN) - The brave dog that helped catch ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is called Conan and will soon be in the White House, US President Donald Trump posted on Twitter.
This Thursday, the president revealed the name of the military canine that was injured in the operation against al-Baghdadi. And he also indicated that Conan, a Belgian Malinois pastor, will leave the Middle East next week and then visit the White House.
Conan, the military dog who was injured while chasing al-Baghdadi through a dead end tunnel.
Previously, the Pentagon had refused to disclose the dog's name to protect his identity.
This Wednesday, Trump shared an edited photo, from the Daily Wire website, that showed him giving Conan the Medal of Honor.
“Thank you, Daily Wire. Very nice representation, but the 'live' version of Conan will leave the Middle East to the White House sometime next week, ”Trump tweeted.
Thank you Daily Wire. Very cute recreation, but the “live” version of Conan will be leaving the Middle East for the White House sometime next week! https://t.co/Z1UfhxsSpT
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2019
On Sunday, when Trump announced the death of al-Baghdadi during a special forces operation in Syria, he mentioned that a dog had participated in the raid. The president said the "talented dog" was injured while chasing al-Baghdadi through a dead end tunnel.
“We are not revealing the name of the dog at this time. The dog is still in the operating room, ”said Joint Chief of Staff Mark Milley during a Pentagon press conference on Monday.
Milley said the dog was "slightly injured and in full recovery," but that he had returned to work with his guide.
Subsequently, the president declassified a photo of the canine on Monday afternoon.
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