The tragedy of September 11, 2001 is described as "a wound in the memory of the world." Today, September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks that occurred in the United States.
The attacks were carried out by the extremist organization Al-Qaeda, which hijacked four commercial airplanes and used them as weapons against targets in the United States. Two of the planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing the collapse of both buildings.
The third plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, and the fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers attempted to regain control of the aircraft. In total, nearly three thousand people lost their lives in these attacks.
This was one of the most striking moments in recent history, leading to profound changes in international security policies and in the lives of Americans, whose impact is still felt 25 years later.
