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BBC: 'The Archangel of Death' fighting Islamic State

The fight against Islamic State in Iraq is raging in Tikrit, where government forces are being helped by dozens of Shia militias. One soldier in particular has gained thousands of fans online - but his story is also a revealing insight into Iran's propaganda machine.

He wields an axe, a sword and a machine gun and his battlefield pranks have become as legendary as his fighting against Islamic State - but who is the man that thousands online have called "father of the archangel of death"?

WNU Editor: This is a small inside look at how Iran 's propaganda machine works.

More News On Iraq's 1st Anti-Islamic State Hero Known As The 'Archangel Of Death'

The university lecturer who became an axe-wielding Iraqi soldier known as the 'Angel of Death': Fearsome warrior has become a living legend among those fighting ISIS -- Daily Mail
Iraq’s ‘Angel of Death’ takes on the Islamic State -- AFP
Imagine meeting this guy on the battlefield! -- Ground Report
The Angel of Death is coming for you, ISIL -- Ibrahim al-Marashi, Al Jazeera