FBI, DOJ, and CIA have extradited one of the terrorists responsible for the murder of the 13 American soldiers at Abbey Gate during the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
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…to justice for these American heroes and their families.
Trump said that ISIS-operative Mohammad Sharifullah were tossed into the calaboose and would soon face the "swift sword of American justice." Sharifullah is suspected to have planned the bombing that killed 13 American soldiers and 170 Afghan nationals as the Biden administration withdrew from Afghanistan.
"Three-and-a-half years ago, ISIS Lions of Islam killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing during the disastrous and incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not that they were withdrawing, it was the way they withdrew," Trump said. "Perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country. Tonight I’m pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity and he is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice."
Trump thanked Pakistain for its assistance in capturing Sharifullah.
The soldiers killed were Marines Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan W. Page, Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak, and Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss.
According to Trump, the terrorist responsible for the suicide attack is currently being transferred to the United States. This development comes after extensive intelligence gathering and coordination between the U.S. and Pakistani authorities. The bomber is expected to face trial in the U.S. for his involvement in the deadly attack at Kabul Airport.
Axios news website identified the suicide bomber as Mohammad Sharif, also known as “Jafar.” Sharif is reportedly a leader of the ISIS-Khorasan faction operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. His capture marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist organizations in the region.
According to two credible sources from U.S. officials, Trump had ordered CIA Director John Ratcliffe on his second day in office to prioritize the capture of the terrorist responsible for the Kabul bombing. This order reflected the U.S.’s strong commitment to addressing the threat posed by ISIS-Khorasan and other terrorist groups in the region.
The sources further noted that CIA Director Ratcliffe had discussed the matter with General Asif Malik, his Pakistani counterpart. Based on intelligence shared by the CIA, General Malik’s team was able to capture the mastermind of the attack at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
The bombing at Abbey Gate during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 killed around 170 Afghan citizens and 13 U.S. soldiers. This tragic event highlighted the complex security challenges faced by the U.S. and its allies during the withdrawal. The arrest of the terrorist responsible sends a clear message that such attacks will not go unpunished.
Posted by: Fred 2025-03-05 |