Ayman al-Zawahiri
Ayman al-Zawahiri was an Egyptian physician and Islamic militant who served as the leader of al-Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden. He was a prominent figure in global jihadist circles and played a pivotal role in orchestrating terrorist attacks against the United States and its allies. Al-Zawahiri was involved in the planning of the September 11 attacks and later became a key spokesperson for al-Qaeda's ideology. He was ultimately killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in July 2022, which marked a significant moment in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Born on Jun 19, 1951 (74 years old)
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Iran:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was the leader of al-Qaeda who al-Julani pledged allegiance to after a disagreement with al-Baghdadi.
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United States:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a US missile strike in Kabul in 2022.
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India:
The strike was Pakistan's first in Kabul since the 2022 U.S. drone killing of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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Pakistan:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was involved in the planning of Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
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Israel:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was referenced in discussions about the broader implications of the conflict.
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Pakistan:
Al Qaeda was significantly weakened following the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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Pakistan:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a drone strike and was linked to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
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Iraq:
Ayman al-Zawahiri was referenced as a symbolic figure in al-Julani's continued ideological ties to al-Qaeda.
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Russia:
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, was killed in Kabul in July 2022.
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United States:
Ayman al Zawahiri was targeted and killed by the Biden administration in Kabul.
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