It is reported by AFP.

"US President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of the heir (Osama bin Laden. - RT) Al-Qaida * Hamza bin Laden," the agency writes.

#BREAKING US President Trump confirms death of Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden pic.twitter.com/dosN8YZNa1

- AFP news agency (@AFP) September 14, 2019

Earlier media reported the death of Osama bin Laden's son.

In March, the United States announced a reward of up to $ 1 million for any information that would establish the whereabouts of Hamza bin Laden.

Osama bin Laden was destroyed in 2011 in Pakistan during an operation by American special forces.

* “Al-Qaeda” - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.