Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, is scheduled to stand trial in June 2028, according to a ruling by a US military judge. Mohammed, who was arrested in 2003 and has been held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp since 2006, faces charges related to the planning and execution of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

The trial, set to begin on June 5, 2028, will also include three other men accused of involvement in the plot: Walid bin Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi. These individuals remain among the last detainees held at the US military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Efforts to bring Mohammed and his alleged co-conspirators to justice have faced significant delays. A previous trial, initially scheduled for 2021, was cancelled amid ongoing legal and procedural complications. The additional time before the new trial date has been deemed necessary to address outstanding pre-trial issues, including disputes over what evidence will be allowed.

The protracted legal process highlights the challenges the US military and successive administrations have encountered in prosecuting cases related to the 9/11 attacks. The complexity of the case, combined with security concerns and debates over detainees' rights and evidentiary standards, has contributed to the delays.

President Donald Trump's administration has maintained a firm stance on national security, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt noting that the administration "continues to retain all options on the table," including those related to broader regional threats such as Iran. However, this comment was separate from remarks about the trial itself.

The upcoming trial is expected to be a significant moment in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the events of September 11, as the US seeks to hold accountable those responsible for one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history.