Christie Parell, a White House spokeswoman, said the video, which was released on September 2, would be reviewed, and its authenticity verified.
Al-Zawahri and the American do not appear together in the 48-minute video. The American, who al-Zawahri identifies in the video as "Azzam the American," is wanted by authorities in the United States.
The FBI has identified the American as a 28-year-old Californian, Adam Yehiye Gadahn, who converted to Islam. He is wanted for questioning by the FBI for his role in terrorist activities.
(AFP)