Biden: Justice Has Been Delivered; Al-Zawahiri Is No More

The transcript details the successful US airstrike in Kabul that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the emir of Al Qaeda. Zawahiri was a key figure in planning the 9/11 attacks and other terrorist activities against the US. The operation was meticulously planned to avoid civilian casualties. The US continues to demonstrate its commitment to counterterrorism, having recently eliminated key ISIS leaders as well. The strategy emphasizes effective operations without a large military presence in Afghanistan.

Who was Ayman al-Zawahiri in relation to Osama bin Laden?

• A rival leader within al-Qaeda

• A political advisor

• His successor as the leader of al-Qaeda

• A financial supporter

What was a key consideration in the mission to eliminate Zawahiri?

• Minimizing harm to civilians

• Capturing him alive

• Involving multiple countries

• Using ground troops

What was the outcome of the mission targeting Zawahiri?

• He escaped to another country

• He was captured and imprisoned

• He surrendered to US forces

• He was killed with no civilian casualties

What was a significant result of the US military mission in Syria mentioned in the transcript?

• Elimination of the emir of ISIS

• Capture of a high-ranking al-Qaeda leader

• Peace treaty with local forces

• Establishment of a new military base

What promise did the US make regarding Afghanistan after ending its military mission there?

• To conduct effective counterterrorism operations

• To provide financial aid

• To increase troop presence

• To withdraw all diplomatic staff