New 9/11 Files Reveal ‘Explosive-Packed Airplane’ Warning on US City
Summary
Newly released U.S. intelligence documents show warnings about possible attacks by Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda years before the September 11, 2001 attacks. The documents reveal concerns about hijacked planes carrying explosives being flown into U.S. cities and other potential terrorist threats.Key Facts
- In September 1998, intelligence warned that bin Laden preferred to attack Washington, D.C., possibly using a plane loaded with explosives.
- The CIA released 71 President’s Daily Briefs related to bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11.
- In 1998, officials noted bin Laden’s interest in chemical and biological attacks.
- By December 1998, intelligence mentioned al-Qaeda operatives training to hijack planes and evading airport security trials.
- Documents describe bin Laden seeking materials for “dirty bombs” and experimenting with explosives to increase their power.
- Briefings in early 2001 focused on bin Laden’s attempts to make and use biological agents.
- Just before 9/11, reports indicated bin Laden planned attacks in the U.S., with about 70 FBI investigations underway.
- The documents do not show that officials knew the exact 9/11 plan but confirm threats and suspicious activities consistent with hijacking preparation.
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