Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri killed in US airstrike: sources

Breaking: A US airstrike has killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan, sources say

The administration delayed releasing the information until his death could be confirmed, according to person who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter.

White House officials declined to confirm al-Zawahri was killed but noted in a statement that “the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a significant Al Qaeda target in Afghanistan. The operation was successful and there were no civilian casualties.” President Joe Biden is expected to discuss further details of the operation in an address at 9.30am .Get a note directly from our foreign

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