Khalid Shaikh Mohammed

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is a Pakistani national and a prominent member of al-Qaeda, best known as the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. He has been linked to various terrorist plots and activities throughout his career, including the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Captured in 2003, Mohammed was held at Guantanamo Bay, where he faced military commissions for his role in orchestrating attacks against the U.S. and its allies. His notoriety and connections to global terrorism have made him a significant figure in discussions surrounding counterterrorism and national security.