FBI director ‘not surprised’ al Zawahri was in home of Haqqani Taliban leader
The White House has said Haqqani Taliban officials were aware of al Zawahiri’s presence in Afghanistan and that the Haqqanis had tried to cover up his presence post-strike, but has declined to confirm reports that he was staying at a safe house linked to Haqqani.
The Associated Press reported the safe house where al Zawahiri was staying “was the home of a top aide to" Haqqani, according to a “senior U.S. intelligence official.” The New York Times originally said the house"was owned by a top aide to" Haqqani, according to “one American analyst,” although it modified that to saying “the safe house was owned by an aide to senior officials in the Haqqani network” in a subsequent story.
Kirby also declined to say Tuesday what repercussions there would be for the Taliban for protecting al Zawahiri.
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