US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Guantanamo Bay, stated his belief that detainees should have been executed long ago for crimes against the American people, citing delays in the US justice system and interference from international groups. Hegseth previously served as a guard at the facility, established after the 9/11 attacks to hold terrorism suspects. Currently, fifteen detainees remain at Guantanamo Bay, with two convicted by military tribunals and cases pending for seven others. Three are held indefinitely without charges, while three are eligible for transfer. Notably, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of being the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, is among those detained. Human rights organizations have criticized the indefinite detention and the use of military commissions. Despite multiple attempts by US administrations, the prison remains open, though some detainees have been transferred.