Washington DC [US], March 6 (HBTV): Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel reaffirmed the US government's commitment to tracking down terrorists worldwide following a successful operation at Dulles airfield.

Patel’s statement came after FBI personnel, in collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), apprehended a terrorist wanted for the Afghanistan Abbey Gate attack.

‘On the ground last night at Dulles airfield as FBI personnel and our DOJ + CIA partners delivered a terrorist wanted for the Afghanistan Abbey Gate murders. To terrorists around the world responsible for harming Americans: We will hunt the ends of the earth and find you,’ Patel posted on X.

The Abbey Gate bombing, which took place during the US evacuation from Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of 13 American service members and approximately 160 civilians.

The United States has charged Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as ‘Jafar,’ a member of the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death.

According to the US Department of Justice, Sharifullah played a key role in planning the deadly attack on Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. He has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 5, 2025.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi condemned Sharifullah’s actions, calling him an ‘evil ISIS-K terrorist’ responsible for the murder of American service members.

The FBI emphasized its commitment to ensuring accountability for acts of terror. ‘The FBI will never forget the loss of these American heroes. We will continue to hunt down those who viciously murdered our warriors, find all responsible, and bring them to justice,’ the statement read.

Sharifullah has reportedly admitted to helping prepare for the Abbey Gate attack, including scouting a route near the airport for the attacker. He also confessed to knowing the suicide bomber, Abdul Rahman al-Logari, as a fellow ISIS-K operative.

Additionally, Sharifullah has admitted to supporting and conducting attacks on behalf of ISIS-K, including a 2016 attack on the Canadian embassy in Kabul and a 2024 attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow.

If convicted, Sharifullah faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.

(ANI)