Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal

A man from Afghanistan was convicted of conspiracy in connection with a deadly suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport during the U.S. military withdrawal in 2021, with sources noting the bomber claimed credit for the Islamic State group and the defendant’s role in aiding the organization, while a jury could not determine his responsibility for the attack itself. Reports from CNN emphasize the cross-claim of responsibility by ISIS and the jury’s deadlock on linkage to the bombing; Fox News and the Washington Times similarly report a conspiracy conviction amid the withdrawal context, though framing differs on certainty of his direct involvement.