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Origins of the War on Terror From the Cold War to 9/11/01 Background: COLD WAR USSR and US needed Oil for their economies to function US supported Israel and stayed friendly with Saudi Arabia, and Iraq USSR supported other Arab nations such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iran A Brief history of Afghanistan Soviets invaded Afghan. in 1979 (communist expansion) and established puppet government The population resisted. Mujahideen opposition forces US and Pakistan sent CIA to train these rebels in terror tactics, and guerrilla warfare. Soviets pulled out in 1988. Guess you one of these Mujahideen fighters was? Osama Bin Laden Originally from a rich Saudi Arabian family. Joined the call from Afghanistan to join a religious war against the Soviets He received training from our CIA operatives. Afghanistan after the Soviets left Mujahidin factions started fighting one another for control US pulled out (no interest since the Soviets were defeated) This caused bitter resentment by many, including Bin Laden An Islamic extremist group known as the Taliban, eventually took control by 1996 This government supported any extremist group dedicated to preserving Islam and destroying Western influence in the Middle East. Al Qaeda Arabic translation “The Base” Started by Osama during the Soviet Afghan war Al-Qaedas objectives include the elimination of foreign influence in Muslim countries, eradication of those deemed to be infidels, elimination of Israel, and the creation of a new pure Islamic state. Osama and the Taliban He now had a country to base his operations Al Qaeda sets up training facilities for anyone who was willing to fight for their cause The US knew about this but chose to do little as it was not seen as an immediate threat (1996-2001) The Iran-Iraq War Background: Iran-Iraq War 1979-1980 the Iranians had held American hostages from our embassy. Sept 1980 Iraq invades Iran starting an eight year long war. US and other western na