Al Qaeda chief killed in US Airstrike, Biden says “Justice Delivered”

Zawahri was Bin Laden's leader, his number two man, and his deputy during the time of the terrorist attacks on 9/11

United States President Joe Biden confirmed on Monday that Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed on Saturday in an air strike by the United States.

President Biden said, on Saturday, on his direction, the United States successfully concluded an air strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, and killed Al Qaeda Amir Ayman al-Zawahiri.

The US President said that justice has been delivered, adding, “No matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the US will find you and take you out.”

The president also added Zawahiri carved a trail of murder and violence against American citizens, American service members, American diplomats, and American interests.

Zawahri was Bin Laden’s leader, his number two man, and his deputy during the time of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, Biden added.

Reports surpassed on Monday that the US killed Zawahiri in Afghanistan in a drone strike. Following this, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed the strike was carried out on a residential house in the Sherpur area of Kabul city on July 31.

Mujahid said the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the attack on any pretext and calls it a clear violation of international principles and the Doha Agreement.

The US State Department had offered a reward of up to USD 25 million for information leading directly to Zawahiri’s capture.

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