WASHINGTON DC, Fla. — A US airstrike has killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Current and former officials began hearing late Sunday that al-Zawahri had been killed in a drone strike, but the administration delayed releasing the information until his death could be confirmed, according to a person familiar with the matter. spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter. .
White House officials declined to confirm that al-Zawahri was killed, but noted in a statement that “the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a major al Qaeda target in Afghanistan.” .
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President Joe Biden is scheduled to address the nation at 7:30 PM EST.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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