The gunman in December’s shooting, a Saudi cadet who had trained with the U.S. military, had been in contact with the terrorist group, officials said.
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Killing of Terrorist Leader in Yemen Is Latest Blow to Qaeda Affiliate
The death of Qassim al-Rimi is part of a string of setbacks that have damaged the group’s ability to carry out operations against the West.
Al Qaeda Claims It Directed Florida Naval Base Shooting
In an audiotape message, Al Qaeda’s leader in Yemen claimed responsibility for the December attack that killed three U.S. sailors. The militant himself was most likely killed in a drone strike after he made the tape.