In response to the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States initiated military action in Afghanistan, launching Operation Enduring Freedom on October 7, 2001. This military campaign aimed to dismantle the Taliban regime that harbored Al-Qaeda and its leader, Osama bin Laden, responsible for the attacks. The operation sought to eliminate terrorist networks, stabilize the region, and prevent future attacks on U.S. soil. The U.S.-led coalition rapidly overthrew the Taliban government, marking the beginning of a prolonged military presence in Afghanistan that would last for two decades, significantly impacting U.S. foreign policy and international relations in the region.