I don't know why they released it. Nor do you. And presenting your opinion as fact doesn't change the fact that it's just an opinion.
Personally, I find your theory to be the least likely and most implausible. I believe it's more likely these recent tapes -- three in all from Zawahiri, dating back to September -- were released for the purpose of triggering a large-scale attack. Just as the last three series' of Zawahiri recordered messages were... and did.
Just my opinion. We'll find out soon enough.
"Just my opinion. We'll find out soon enough."
Yes we will. One of us will be right. I will be prepared to eat crow if I am wrong, and I'm sure you will too. Undoubtedly a tasty little morsel. LOL.