(KUNA) -- A joint Iraqi-US force killed Tuesday Al-Qaeda leader in Anbar and one of his aides in the western Iraqi area of Tharthar, said Iraqi state television (Iraqiya). The television said the joint force killed Al-Qaeda's Amir in Anbar, Khalid Mahal, and one of his aides, identified as Nasif Al-Mawla. Iraq security forces had earlier announced over the past few days arrest of Ansar Al-Sunna group leader in Diyala.