If his death is confirmed, the US will herald it as a victory, particularly after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, but Zawahiri held relatively little sway as new groups and movements such as Islamic State have become increasingly influential. A new al-Qaeda leader will no doubt emerge, but he will likely have even less influence than his predecessor.
Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike – reports
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