US President Donald Trump has thanked Pakistan for its role in capturing a key terrorist responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US service members. In his first address to Congress, Trump revealed that the suspect, identified as Sharifullah, a Daesh commander, had been arrested with assistance from Pakistani intelligence. The arrest followed intelligence sharing between the CIA and Pakistan’s spy agencies. The terrorist is now being transported to the US to face justice.

Trump emphasized the US stance against terrorism and extremism, and criticized the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal by his predecessor, Joe Biden. The FBI, DOJ, and CIA confirmed the extradition of Sharifullah, marking a significant step in holding those responsible for the attack accountable. This development underscores the importance of US-Pakistan cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, particularly in tackling threats from groups like Daesh.