On 20 September 2001, during a televised address to a joint session of Congress, George Bush said, "Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist …

Jan 23, 2026 · The war on terrorism was a multidimensional campaign of almost limitless scope. Its military dimension involved major wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, covert operations in Yemen and …

Sep 11, 2021 · NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tamim Asey , Ali Ahmadi, and Rasha Al Aqeedi about what the two decades since 9/11 have meant for their homelands of Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq, respectively.

• Sept. 11, 2001: Terrorists hijack four U.S. planes, crashing two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, while a third hits the U.S. Pentagon minutes later.

In the years that followed the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the world has seen a number of conflicts that have changed the lives of millions of people. Explore some of the key events of the wars that followed 9/11.

Sep 7, 2021 · Among the most consequential losses following the 9/11 attacks were dashed opportunities with Iran. Iranians showed sympathy to the United States after 9/11 holding candlelight …

Sep 11, 2024 · Meanwhile, the United States focused on diplomacy and sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions and fought ISIS in Iraq, without responding decisively to developments in …

Sep 10, 2021 · All the hijackers were from the Middle East, 15 from Saudi Arabia alone. All were trained in Afghanistan, and four at US flight schools, as part of an operation planned, organized, and carried …

Sep 11, 2017 · The war ultimately eliminated the main obstacle before Iran’s hidden occupation of Iraq and full blown meddling across the Middle East.

Sep 11, 2001 · On 2 May 2011, U.S. Navy SEALS (Sea, Air, Land) launched a raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, during Operation Neptune Spear, killing the al-Qaeda …