25 years after 9/11 began America's longest war, the Taliban is back in control
Summary
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks started the United States' longest war, and five years after the U.S. military officially left Afghanistan, the Taliban has regained full control of the country. The situation in Afghanistan marks a significant change in power since the U.S. withdrawal.Key Facts
- The 9/11 attacks occurred 25 years ago and led to the start of America’s longest war.
- The war was primarily fought in Afghanistan.
- The United States officially ended its military involvement in Afghanistan five years ago.
- Since the U.S. withdrawal, the Taliban has taken back control of Afghanistan.
- The Taliban is now the ruling power in the country.
- This marks a major shift in Afghanistan’s political landscape since 2001.
- The news was reported from Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital.
- The U.S. war in Afghanistan was the longest military conflict in American history.
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