Zubayr Al-Bakoush
Zubayr Al-Bakoush is a suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the September 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four Americans: U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, State Department employee Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. He was arrested overseas and extradited to the United States on February 6, 2026, arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 3:00 a.m.
Al-Bakoush faces an eight-count federal indictment that includes charges of murder, attempted murder, arson, terrorism, and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists resulting in death. The charges were initially filed under seal in 2015 and were unsealed upon his arrival. He is set to be prosecuted in the District of Columbia by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other senior officials announced the arrest, calling it a major victory for American justice and emphasizing that the Trump administration has prioritized holding terrorists accountable, no matter how long it takes.
Zubayr Al-Bakoush Zubayr Al-Bakoush is a suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the September 11, 2012, terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four Americans: U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, State Department employee Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. He was arrested overseas and extradited to the United States on February 6, 2026, arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 3:00 a.m.
Al-Bakoush faces an eight-count federal indictment that includes charges of murder, attempted murder, arson, terrorism, and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists resulting in death. The charges were initially filed under seal in 2015 and were unsealed upon his arrival. He is set to be prosecuted in the District of Columbia by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other senior officials announced the arrest, calling it a major victory for American justice and emphasizing that the Trump administration has prioritized holding terrorists accountable, no matter how long it takes.