FBI Director Christopher Wray Expresses Concerns About Possible Attacks on US Emanating from Afghanistan

The FBI director added that he fears US terrorists will be inspired by the case. potential growth of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan. “We are concerned that al-Qaeda will be rebuilt and that ISIS-K may take advantage of the deteriorating security environment. There it is,” said Ray.

His comments come days after the US Kill al Qaeda leader Ayman Zawahiri Attack in Afghanistan by drone strike. In announcing the operation, President Joe Biden said Monday: “I promised the American people that we would continue to conduct effective counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan and beyond. We did just that.” rice field.

Biden promised Zawahiri “never again allow Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorists.”

Still, on Thursday, when asked if he was surprised that Zawahiri was living in Afghanistan, Ray said he was “disappointed, not surprised.”

Ray’s comments echo a “global alert update” released by the State Department earlier this week in the wake of Zawahiri’s death. Given the deaths, we believe anti-American violence is likely,” the notice said.

“Current information suggests that terrorist organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against US interests in multiple regions around the world.

“These attacks may employ a variety of tactics, including suicide bombings, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.”