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| OpenAI. (2026). Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks. [AI-generated infographic]. OpenAI. Edited by Jennifer Gagliardi |
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States in a series of coordinated attacks known as 9/11.
Nineteen terrorists connected to the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airplanes.
Two planes were crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third plane crashed into the The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. A fourth plane crashed near Shanksville after passengers and crew members fought back against the hijackers.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, including civilians, firefighters, police officers, and emergency workers.
After the attacks, President George W. Bush announced that the United States would respond to terrorism. Soon afterward, the United States began military actions that became known as the Global War on Terror.
The goal of the Global War on Terror was to fight terrorist groups and prevent future attacks against the United States and its allies.
One major part of the Global War on Terror was the War in Afghanistan. The United States believed Al-Qaeda planned the September 11 attacks while operating from Afghanistan.
At that time, Afghanistan was controlled by the Taliban, a group that allowed Al-Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden, to stay in the country.
In October 2001, the United States and allied countries began military operations in Afghanistan. The goals included removing the Taliban government from power, destroying Al-Qaeda training camps, and capturing terrorist leaders.
After 9/11, the United States also increased airport security and expanded anti-terrorism programs.
In 2002, the government created the United States Department of Homeland Security to coordinate national security efforts and help protect the country from terrorism.
In 2003, the government created United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security. USCIS became responsible for immigration services such as citizenship, green cards, asylum applications, and naturalization.
Another major part of the Global War on Terror was the War in Iraq. In 2003, the United States led an invasion of Iraq.
American leaders believed that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein might possess dangerous weapons called weapons of mass destruction and could threaten international security. The U.S. government also accused Iraq of supporting terrorism.
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States in a series of coordinated attacks known as 9/11.
Nineteen terrorists connected to the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airplanes. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane crashed into the The Pentagon, and a fourth plane crashed near Shanksville after passengers fought back against the hijackers.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks. Afterward, President George W. Bush announced that the United States would respond to terrorism.
Soon afterward, the United States began military actions called the Global War on Terror. The goal was to fight terrorist groups and prevent future attacks against the United States and its allies.
The first major conflict in the Global War on Terror was the War in Afghanistan. At that time, Afghanistan was controlled by the Taliban, which allowed Al-Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden, to operate there.
In October 2001, the United States and allied countries began military operations in Afghanistan. The goals included removing the Taliban government from power, destroying terrorist training camps, and capturing terrorist leaders.
After 9/11, the United States also increased airport security and anti-terrorism efforts.
In 2002, the government created the United States Department of Homeland Security to help protect the country from terrorism and coordinate national security programs.
In 2003, the government created United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security. USCIS became responsible for immigration services such as citizenship, green cards, asylum applications, and naturalization.
Also in 2003, the United States began the War in Iraq. American leaders believed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein might possess dangerous weapons and threaten international security.
The United States and coalition forces removed Saddam Hussein’s government from power. Saddam Hussein was later captured and executed in 2006.
In 2011, U.S. forces located and killed Osama bin Laden during a military operation in Pakistan.
During the following years, violence and instability continued in Iraq and nearby countries. A new extremist group called Islamic State (ISIS) gained control of territory in Iraq and Syria.
Beginning in 2014, the United States and allied countries launched military operations against ISIS. This military action also became part of the Global War on Terror.
American forces worked with allies and local forces in Iraq and Syria to weaken ISIS and remove it from much of the territory it controlled.
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq lasted for many years. Thousands of American service members were killed or injured, and millions of civilians were affected by violence and war.
In 2021, the United States completed its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and the Taliban returned to power there.
The Global War on Terror is important because it shaped American foreign policy, military operations, airport security, immigration policy, and national security during the early 2000s and beyond.
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