Question

Why did the United States choose to go to war in Afghanistan ?

Answer 1

The United States chose to go to war in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The terrorist group behind the attacks, Al-Qaeda, was believed to be operating out of Afghanistan, where it had the protection of the ruling Taliban regime. The U.S. government demanded that the Taliban hand over Al-Qaeda leaders and dismantle their training camps, but the Taliban refused to comply. As a result, the U.S. launched a military operation in Afghanistan in October 2001, with the goal of defeating the Taliban and disrupting Al-Qaeda's ability to operate.