9/11 attacks

The World Trade Centre was attacked by al-Qaeda, who hijacked a commercial aeroplane

The September 11th Attacks were a major terrorist attack against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. Coordinated by the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda, the attacks involved the hijacking of four commercial airplanes. Two of the planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing both buildings to collapse. A third plane struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to overpower the hijackers.

Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda took responsibility for organising the attacks

The attacks resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people and caused widespread destruction and trauma. They had profound global repercussions, leading to the War on Terror, the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and significant changes in international security and counterterrorism policies. The events of 9/11 remain a defining moment in modern history, symbolizing both immense tragedy and resilience.

The September 11th Attacks were orchestrated by Osama bin Laden a Saudi national, who was a prominent figure in global terrorism and had previously declared a jihad against the United States, citing grievances including U.S. military presence in the Middle East and support for Israel. Under his leadership, al-Qaeda planned and executed the 9/11 attacks as part of a broader strategy to provoke the U.S. into military conflicts in the Muslim world, aiming to galvanize support for their cause. Following the attacks, bin Laden became the primary target of the U.S. War on Terror. After years of evading capture, he was killed in a U.S. Navy SEAL operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 2, 2011.