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Saif Al Adel, who is on the US list of 22 'most wanted' suspected terrorists. He is currently believed to lead Al Qaeda operations. AFP
Saif Al Adel, who is on the US list of 22 'most wanted' suspected terrorists. He is currently believed to lead Al Qaeda operations. AFP
US says new Al Qaeda leader who helped 9/11 attacks is 'in Iran'
De facto head Saif Al Adel took over from Aymenn Al Zawahiri, who died in a drone strike in August
The National
February 16, 2023