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Justice Delivered: US Forces Kill the Al-Qaeda Chief Ayman al-Zawahiri

US Force kills the successor of Osama bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. It is reported that "The strike was ultimately carried out at 9:48 p.m. ET (0148 GMT) on July 30 by a drone firing so-called "hellfire" missiles."Officials said a US drone fired two missiles at

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Thangaraja Palaniappan
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Justice Delivered: US Forces Kill the Al-Qaeda Chief Ayman al-Zawahiri
Justice Delivered: US Forces Kill the Al-Qaeda Chief Ayman al-Zawahiri

US Force kills the successor of Osama bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. It is reported that "The strike was ultimately carried out at 9:48 p.m. ET (0148 GMT) on July 30 by a drone firing so-called "hellfire" missiles."

Officials said a US drone fired two missiles at Zawahiri while he was on the balcony of his private home. Joe Biden has said he gave final approval for the precision strike on Zawahiri. However, other family members who were with him were not injured. Officials say only Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed.

Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri is 71. He and Osama bin Laden planned the 9/11 attacks together. Zawahiri became the leader of al-Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011. He is one of America's most wanted terrorists.

Biden said the killing of al-Zawahiri was justice for the families of those killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. He also said Zawahiri also masterminded other acts of terrorism, including the October 2000 suicide bombing of the USS Cole naval ship in Aden that killed 17 American sailors.

"No matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, America will find you and destroy you," Biden said.

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Thangaraja Palaniappan

Thangaraja is the Lead Reporter at NewsBricks with over a decade of experience in journalism and live news reporting. Known for his strong on-ground presence, he closely follows developing stories and has covered major political events and incidents across India. With a primary focus on political journalism, he simplifies complex developments into clear, reader-friendly reports that help audiences understand the evolving political landscape. Beyond politics, Thangaraja has a growing interest in technology and innovation. He tracks smartphone launches, new gadgets, and emerging systems such as POS smart automation technologies, reflecting the increasing role of technology in everyday life and governance. Thangaraja believes journalism is built on integrity, public trust, and reader satisfaction. Committed to ethical reporting, he strives to deliver timely, factual, and impactful news through his work at NewsBricks.

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