Which of the following was a cause of the September 11 terror attacks by al-Qaeda?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The U.S. maintained troops in Saudi Arabia after the invasion of Kuwait.
The U.S. maintained troops in Saudi Arabia after the invasion of Kuwait.

The U.S. sold missiles to Iran to free hostages in Lebanon.
The U.S. sold missiles to Iran to free hostages in Lebanon.

Iraq invaded Iran.
Iraq invaded Iran.

Iranians seized American hostages in 1979.
Iranians seized American hostages in 1979.

Answer 1

The correct response regarding a cause of the September 11 terror attacks by al-Qaeda is:

The U.S. maintained troops in Saudi Arabia after the invasion of Kuwait.

This presence was viewed by al-Qaeda and its leader, Osama bin Laden, as an occupation of Islamic holy land, which contributed to their grievances against the United States. The other options listed are related to different historical events and did not directly contribute to the motivations behind the September 11 attacks.