The war on terror, officially the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), [3] is a global military campaign initiated by the United States following the September 11 attacks in 2001, and is the most recent global conflict spanning multiple wars.

Mar 21, 2025 · war on terrorism, term used to describe the American-led global counterterrorism campaign launched in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Feb 1, 2019 · In the wake of the attacks of 9/11, President George W. Bush called for a global 'War on Terror,' launching an ongoing effort to stop terrorists before they act.

The War on Terror is the campaign launched by the United States of America in response to the September 11 attacks against organizations designated with terrorism. [1] [2] The campaign, whose stated objective was eliminating international terrorism, began in 2001. [3] The following is a timeline of events linked to the War on Terror.

Sep 11, 2001 · The Global War on Terror is an international, American-led military campaign launched following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. President George W. Bush greets troops and tours military equipment at Fort Hood, Texas, January 3, 2003.

Oct 11, 2001 · In the first 100 days of the war, President George W. Bush increased America’s homeland security and built a worldwide coalition that: Began to destroy al-Qaeda’s grip on Afghanistan by driving the Taliban from power. Disrupted al-Qaeda’s global operations and terrorist financing networks. Destroyed al-Qaeda terrorist training camps.

May 24, 2021 · The War on Terror includes major military campaigns, such as the US-Afghan War, the US invasion of Iraq, US operations in Syria, sanctions against terrorist organizations and States Sponsors of Terrorism, and cooperation efforts with other governments and military forces to combat the global threat.

Aug 1, 2023 · The War on Terror has included the U.S.’s military campaign in Afghanistan as well as the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Additionally, it also involves the use of drones in carrying out attacks in a variety of countries (including Pakistan, Somalia, and Yemen) where a formal war has not been declared.

Sep 10, 2021 · Twenty years ago terrorists challenged the world's only remaining superpower. In response, the United States declared a "war on terror." The world continues to struggle with the consequences.

The War on Terror refers to the international military campaign initiated by the United States following the September 11 attacks in 2001, aimed at eliminating terrorist groups and preventing future acts of terrorism.