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Did the War on Terror succeed? Or did Washington fall into al Qaeda’s trap?

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What happened

PRESS REVIEW: Friday, September 11– 25 years on from 9/11, the international press reflects on the war on terror, its legacy and its failings.

Key facts

  • PRESS REVIEW: Friday, September 11– 25 years on from 9/11, the international press reflects on the war on terror, its legacy and its failings.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:16:34 UTC.

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  1. Trump list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21

  2. What did 25 years of the “war on terror” leave behind?

  3. India stands in solidarity with efforts to combat terrorism: PM on 9/11 anniversary

  4. Did the War on Terror succeed? Or did Washington fall into al Qaeda’s trap?

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