Where did we invade after 911?

Where did we invade after 911?

October 2001 saw the first military action initiated by the US. Under this policy, the NATO invaded Afghanistan in order to remove the Taliban regime (which harbored al-Qaeda) and capture al-Qaeda forces.

What did us do after 911?

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. government responded with immediate action (including rescue operations at the site of the World Trade Center and grounding civilian aircraft), and long-term action, including investigations, legislative changes, military action and restoration projects.

When did the war on terror start and end?

War on terrorism, term used to describe the American-led global counterterrorism campaign launched in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

When did the US invade Afghanistan after 9 11?

2001

Has the US ever won a war?

Since 1945, the United States has very rarely achieved meaningful victory. The United States has fought five major wars — Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan — and only the Gulf War in 1991 can really be classified as a clear success.

What is the religion in Afghanistan?

Islam is the official religion of Afghanistan and the majority of the population is Muslim (approximately 99.7%). There are some very small residual communities of other faiths, including Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and Baha’i.

How do you say hello in Afghan?

A common verbal greeting is “Salam” or “Salam alaikum”, meaning “Peace be upon you”. People usually place their right hand over their heart when they speak, to show respect and sincerity in the greeting. Greetings are usually prolonged as each person enquires about the other.

Is Afghanistan Persian?

Afghanistan is a multilingual country in which two languages – Pashto and Dari – are both official and most widely spoken. Dari is the official name of the variety of Persian language spoken in Afghanistan. It is often referred to as the Afghan Persian.

What country is now Persia?

Iran

Are Afghans ethnically Persian?

Meanwhile, while speakers of Afghan Persian (Dari) are over half the population of Afghanistan, they are divided between several ethnic groups, such as the Tajiks, Farsiwan, Hazara, and the Aimaq; the single largest ethnic group in Afghanistan are the Pashto speaking-Pashtuns, also historically known as the Afghans.