An Iraqi terrorist born in the United States, who is wanted for his involvement in the 1993 terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center in New York, has apologized for the attack and stated that other suspects misled him and encouraged him to participate. CBS News reports that a full interview with Abdul Rahman Yasin, conducted in Iraq, will air tomorrow on its one-hour investigative program called "Sixty Minutes." He claims that Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the World Trade Center bombing plot, convinced him to participate in the conspiracy as an act of revenge for the U.S.-led military attack on Iraq and Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Yasin states that Yousef and another terrorist named Mohammed Salameh initially intended to target Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York, but later decided to attack significant locations such as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Yasin and Yousef learned how to build bombs at a terrorist camp in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Iraqi Terrorist Apologizes
Abdul Rahman Yasin, an Iraqi-born American terrorist involved in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, has apologized for his actions, claiming he was misled by others. This revelation is significant as it sheds light on the motivations behind the attack and the influence of key figures like Ramzi Yousef.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Abdul Rahman Yasin, involved in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, has publicly apologized, claiming he was misled by other terrorists. He attributes his participation to revenge motives linked to U.S. actions in the Middle East.
- Yasin learned bomb-making techniques at a terrorist camp in Pakistan.
- The original target was Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn before shifting to the World Trade Center.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 1993 World Trade Center bombing was one of the first major terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, marking a shift in the nature of domestic terrorism. Understanding the motivations behind such attacks is crucial for preventing future incidents.
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