Real Story of 9/11 — Why Terrorists Attacked America

Summary

This video explores the tragic events of September 11, 2001, detailing the origins, planning, and execution of the terrorist attacks. The narrative highlights how Osama Bin Laden's dissatisfaction with U.S. influence in the Middle East led to the formation of Al-Qaeda. The attack was meticulously planned over five years, using hijacked planes as missiles to target symbols of U.S. power. The video also discusses the security vulnerabilities exploited by the hijackers and the lasting changes to aviation security post-9/11. A powerful reminder of how a single day changed the world forever.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 9/11 attacks on September 11, 2001, resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and changed the world forever.
• 😀 The roots of the 9/11 attacks trace back to the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which led to Osama Bin Laden joining the Afghan rebels.
• 😀 Initially, the U.S. and Osama Bin Laden were on the same side during the Afghan-Soviet war, fighting against Soviet forces.
• 😀 Bin Laden became a radical opponent of the Saudi Arabian government, particularly its reliance on the U.S. for defense after the Gulf War.
• 😀 Bin Laden's main concern was the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia and its influence on the Islamic world after the Gulf War.
• 😀 Bin Laden was exiled from Saudi Arabia and moved to Sudan, and later to Afghanistan, where he founded the terrorist group Al-Qaeda.
• 😀 Al-Qaeda’s vision for the 9/11 attacks involved destroying symbols of U.S. power and prosperity, such as the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
• 😀 The 9/11 attacks were meticulously planned over five years, with Al-Qaeda training hijackers to take control of planes using small knives and box cutters.
• 😀 The hijackers successfully seized four planes on the morning of September 11, 2001, with two hitting the Twin Towers, one crashing into the Pentagon, and the fourth being diverted by passengers.
• 😀 Pre-9/11 airline security measures were lax, allowing hijackers to bring knives and box cutters on board, which they used to seize control of the planes.
• 😀 Post-9/11 changes to airline security included the reinforcement of cockpit doors and more stringent rules to prevent hijacking attempts.

Q & A

What event is the script primarily focused on?

The script focuses on the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, specifically the hijacking of airplanes and the impact on the nation.

What was the role of Osama Bin Laden in the events leading up to 9/11?

Osama Bin Laden was the leader of Al-Qaeda, which planned and executed the 9/11 attacks. He was initially involved in fighting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan but later became a radical opponent of the Saudi Arabian government and the US, which led him to form Al-Qaeda and declare a holy war against the US.

How did the US and Osama Bin Laden initially align during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Osama Bin Laden and the US were on the same side, as the US supported rebel groups fighting against the Soviet forces, which also included Bin Laden, who was providing arms and fighters.

What were Osama Bin Laden’s main grievances with the Saudi government?

Bin Laden opposed the Saudi government's reliance on the US for defense, especially during the Gulf War, and the continued presence of US military bases in Saudi Arabia, which he saw as a threat to Islam.

Why was Bin Laden exiled from Saudi Arabia?

Bin Laden was exiled from Saudi Arabia due to his radical opposition to the Saudi government's policies, particularly their reliance on the US military, and his growing criticism of the Saudi royal family.

What was the main objective of the 9/11 attacks?

The primary objective of the 9/11 attacks was to strike at symbols of US power and economic prosperity, such as the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the US Capitol Building.

How did Al-Qaeda plan the 9/11 attacks?

Al-Qaeda spent five years planning the 9/11 attacks, selecting candidates for the mission, training pilots to fly commercial planes, and teaching hijackers how to take control of the planes. They chose kamikaze-style airplane attacks, utilizing large commercial planes filled with jet fuel.

What role did the hijackers play in the 9/11 attacks?

The hijackers were responsible for taking control of four planes after takeoff. They neutralized the flight crew and passengers, with the goal of crashing the planes into specific targets. Three of the planes hit their targets, while the fourth, United Airlines Flight 93, was thwarted by passengers.

How were the hijackers able to bypass airport security?

The hijackers exploited gaps in airport security at the time, including carrying small knives and box cutters that were allowed through security. The pre-9/11 security measures, such as basic metal detectors and weak in-flight security procedures, made it easier for the hijackers to gain control of the planes.

How did the security measures change after the 9/11 attacks?

Post-9/11 security measures significantly tightened. Cockpit doors were reinforced to withstand gunfire and grenades, and pilots were instructed not to open the cockpit doors under any circumstances. Additionally, security screenings became more thorough, preventing the entry of small weapons like knives and box cutters.