Osama Bin Laden
Coverage of Osama Bin Laden in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan: America’s most complicated ally — and why Trump is betting on it again
Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is mediating U.S.-led negotiations to prevent renewed conflict with Iran, despite decades of U.S. accusations against Pakistan for harboring militants and nuclear proliferation. The situation highlights tensions between U.S. praise for Pakistan's mediation and skepticism over alleged Iranian military presence in Pakistan, with Trump publicly supporting Pakistan while some Republicans, like Sen. Lindsey Graham, express distrust.
- Pakistan: America’s most complicated ally — and why Trump is betting on it again
Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, plays a key role in U.S.-led Iran crisis negotiations, despite decades of U.S. accusations against Pakistan for harboring militants and nuclear proliferation. Trump praises Pakistan's mediation, highlighting the complex U.S.-Pakistan relationship marked by strategic reliance amid historical distrust.
- Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line'
Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden, criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner for inflammatory social media posts disparaging wounded soldiers, calling them 'barbaric' and 'vile hatred.' O'Neill rejected Platner's PTSD explanation and suggested the candidate is being groomed by Democrats for political gain.
- Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line'
Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden, criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner for unearthed social media posts wishing death upon a wounded soldier. O'Neill called the posts "barbaric" and "vile hatred," rejecting Platner's PTSD explanation and expressing concern about Democratic leaders refusing to condemn the controversial statements.
- Mojtaba Khamenei using ‘bin Laden template’ to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been in hiding for nearly three months as tensions with the US escalate, mirroring the final years of al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden. Counterterrorism analysts say Khamenei's disappearance is a result of the US driving him into operational invisibility. The situation has prompted President Donald Trump to pause a planned strike on May 19.
- Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 operators reveal insane dangers of hostage rescue missions
Former operators of SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force discuss the dangers of hostage rescue missions, highlighting the high risk of casualties and the importance of bringing the hostage home safely. They emphasize that the tactics used in these missions are designed to prioritize the hostage's safety. The United States has two elite units, SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force, tasked with conducting these high-risk missions.
- SEAL Team 6 member explains blunt reality of combat and expectations in the black ops world
SEAL Team 6, a Tier One counterterrorism unit, has extremely high standards and expectations for its operators, with no room for error or second chances in combat situations. Former SEAL Team 6 operator DJ Shipley shared his experiences and the intense culture of the unit. The unit is known for its sensitive missions, including the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011.
- The mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, 15 years on: Step by step, how SEAL Team Six's daring nighttime helicopter raid on terror chief's Pakistani safehouse unfolded... and how it almost ended in disaster
The article details the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six's nighttime helicopter raid on Osama Bin Laden's Pakistani safehouse, highlighting the operation's execution and near-disaster moments. The mission, authorized by the U.S. government, successfully killed the al-Qaeda leader in 2011.
- The night I shot Osama bin Laden dead... and the thought I wanted to take to the 'afterlife'
A person recounts the night they shot Osama bin Laden dead and reflects on a thought they wanted to take to the 'afterlife'. The account focuses on the personal and existential implications of the event.
- Operation Neptune Spear: Killing bin Laden | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2012, 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley interviewed a retired Navy SEAL from SEAL Team 6, who described the U.S. military raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, conducted in May 2011.
- The mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, 15 years on: Step by step, how SEAL Team Six's daring nighttime helicopter raid on terror chief's Pakistani safehouse unfolded... and how it almost ended in disaster
The article recounts the 15-year anniversary of the U.S. military operation where SEAL Team Six conducted a nighttime helicopter raid on Osama Bin Laden's safehouse in Pakistan. It details the mission's execution and highlights how it nearly ended in disaster due to unforeseen challenges.
- Retired Adm. William McRaven, who organized the bin Laden operation, reflects on honor
Retired Adm. William McRaven, who organized the mission to bring Osama bin Laden to justice, reflects on the concept of honor, stating it is about upholding the values embedded in the nation's DNA.
- SEAL Team 6 member reveals epic details of Osama bin Laden raid
SEAL Team 6 veteran Alex West detailed the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, including a helicopter crash and intense combat. The mission, conducted by DEVGRU, involved stealth helicopters and resulted in bin Laden's death on the third floor of his compound.