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“We will hunt you down”, Biden vows vengeance on Kabul attackers
Washington DC: United States President Joe Biden vowed to retaliate against Thursday’s attack in Kabul and sworn revenge on the attackers, saying he would "hunt them down".
On Thursday, Biden confirmed in a speech from the White House that the bombings were carried out by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, ISKP (ISIS-K), ISIL’s affiliate in Afghanistan.
The blasts killed dozens of people, including Afghans and at least 13 US troops.
“To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive; we will not forget,” said Biden.
He further added, “We will hunt you down and make you pay. I will defend our interests in our people with every measure at my command”.
“The US will continue the evacuations of American citizens and US allies despite the attack. “We will not be deterred by terrorists; we will not let them stop our mission. We will continue the evacuations,” he said.
Meanwhile, Biden postponed his engagements for the day, including a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, to focus on the situation in Afghanistan.
As per details, US forces were helping to evacuate Afghans to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after unidentified suicide bomber killed 85 people, including 13 US soldiers outside the gates of airport.