Trump Announces Arrest of IS Member Responsible for Kabul Airport Attack
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March 5, 2025 10:30
washington - President Donald Trump reveals the arrest of an IS member linked to the deadly attack at Kabul airport in August 2021.
Key Points:
President Trump announces arrest of IS member responsible for Kabul airport attack.
Attack in August 2021 killed 170 Afghan civilians and thirteen US military personnel.
Attacker detonated bomb amidst crowd fleeing Afghanistan during chaotic evacuations.
Trump discloses arrest during Congress speech, credits Pakistan for assistance.
US, along with NATO allies like the Netherlands, withdrew troops from Afghanistan in 2021, leading to Taliban resurgence.