Yes, the attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, directly led to the invasion of Afghanistan. The U.S. government sought to dismantle al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible for the attacks, which was harbored by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In October 2001, the U.S. launched military operations to remove the Taliban from power and disrupt al-Qaeda's operations in the country. This invasion marked the beginning of a prolonged military engagement in Afghanistan.
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