In 2004, the Pakistan Army launched an aggressive in Wana, Pakistan.
Zawahiri himself is an important target, as he is the last major figure of the original generation of Al Qaeda with a global profile, and he will not be easily replaced.
The Islamic Stateâs focus remains expansion in the Muslim world, and for now its affiliates are likely to focus there.
Although the Saudi Arabian troops were well equipped to combat the Iraqi forces, they were outnumbered by far by the massive enemy forces.
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Base of operations: Unknown About: Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is a senior spokesman for al Qaeda.
Ansar al-Sunna also maintains strong links with Al Qaeda and its leader in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who joined Ansar al-Sunna after fleeing Afghanistan in 2001.