War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
war · 2001–2021 · Afghanistan
Longest US war; causes, conduct and outcome are heavily contested.
At a glance
| Type | war |
|---|---|
| Date | 2001–2021 · lasted 20 years |
| Location | Afghanistan |
| Outcome | A US-led coalition removed the Taliban government, which returned to power in 2021. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.