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War in Afghanistan (2001–2021): Launched to dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban after 9/11. It became America’s longest war (nearly 20 years), ending in chaotic withdrawal and Taliban resurgence. Cost: over $2 trillion, with massive human toll. • Iraq War and related operations (2003–present): Started with invasion to oust Saddam Hussein (based on disputed WMD claims). Evolved into fighting insurgency, then ISIS (2014+ via Operation Inherent Resolve). US troops remain in limited roles; no full “end.” • Broader War on Terror campaigns: Ongoing or intermittent US airstrikes, drone operations, and special forces in countries like: • Yemen • Somalia • Syria (against ISIS and others) • Pakistan (drone strikes) • Libya • Niger and other Sahel regions (counterterrorism support)