President Trump announced the apprehension of Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind behind the Kabul airport bombing on August 26, 2021. He expressed gratitude towards the Pakistani government for facilitating his arrest, as Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, is being extradited to the U.S. An indictment against him is expected to be unsealed upon his arrival. The CIA has prioritized capturing him due to his significance as a high-value target linked to past terrorist attacks. This operation signifies ongoing efforts to hold accountable those responsible for international terrorism.
In his first days in office, Ratcliffe told CIA counterterrorism officials to make capturing the perpetrators of the Abbey Gate attack a top priority for the agency.
Sharifullah is the mastermind behind the attack that occurred outside Kabul's international airport on Aug. 26, 2021, overseeing its planning and execution.
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