WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Following the 9/11 attacks the US launched a military invasion of which country?
A
Afghanistan
B
Egypt
C
Iran
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -7 October 2001: Following the Taliban’s refusal to hand over Osama Bin Laden and close down terrorist training camps, the United States launches airstrikes against Al-Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan with the support of allies. Ground forces are deployed two weeks later.

Detailed explanation-2: -The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission tasked with assisting the people of Afghanistan. UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401.

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