Afghanistan Peace CampaignTrump stated that the US, with Pakistan’s cooperation, had apprehended this ISIS member, who is now on his way to the United States.
US President Donald Trump, in his first speech to Congress, announced the arrest of the main planner behind the explosion at Kabul International Airport.
Trump stated that the US, with Pakistan’s cooperation, had apprehended this ISIS member, who is now on his way to the United States.
The US president said: “I am 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 also expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its role in capturing the attacker.
“I want to thank especially the government of Pakistan for helping arrest this monster. This was a very momentous for those 13 families who I actually got to know very well.” Trump added.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate reacted to these remarks, stating that Pakistan’s cooperation in the arrest indicates the presence of ISIS sanctuaries in that country.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said: “The fact that ISIS members are arrested on Pakistani soil shows that ISIS has taken refuge there and built its hideouts in that area. This issue has nothing to do with Afghanistan. The Islamic Emirate is fighting against ISIS.”
“This means that from now on, the United States should focus more on Pakistan in its search for ISIS hideouts,” said Janat Fahim Chakari, a political analyst.
The attack on August 25, 2021, near Kabul airport resulted in the deaths of thirteen US soldiers and dozens of Afghan civilians, with many others injured. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.