US operation in Afghanistan killed al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri, reports claim

President Joe Biden is expected to discuss further details of the operation in an address to the nation

Ayman al-Zawahri (BK Bangash/AP)

A US airstrike has killed al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan, according to reports.

Current and former officials began hearing on Sunday afternoon that al-Zawahri had been killed in a drone strike, but the administration delayed releasing the information until his death could be confirmed, according to person who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter.