U.S. Extradites Suspect in 2021 Abbey Gate Bombing

President Trump announces the extradition of Mohammad Sharifullah, alleged planner of the attack that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Afghanistan withdrawal.

President Trump revealed during a joint address to Congress that the U.S. has extradited Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of orchestrating the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul.
The Abbey Gate attack, carried out during the Afghanistan withdrawal, resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghans, with dozens more injured.
Trump thanked Pakistan for its cooperation in apprehending Sharifullah, described as a leader of an ISIS cell in Afghanistan.
Families of the fallen service members expressed gratitude for the extradition, calling it a step toward justice for the victims of the attack.
The extradition underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to hold perpetrators of the attack accountable, with Trump emphasizing a renewed commitment to combating terrorism.