CIA a declasificat 71 de documente despre Al-Qaida: spionajul SUA avertiza încă din 1998 asupra unui posibil atac cu avioane asupra orașelor americane

The CIA has declassified 71 documents related to Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, revealing warnings from 1998 about potential airplane hijackings and attacks on U.S. cities. These documents, covering the period from February 1998 to September 12, 2001, provide insights into the intelligence assessments leading up to the September 11 attacks. They highlight the growing threat posed by bin Laden and his network, including specific warnings about the possibility of using commercial aircraft as weapons. The release coincides with the 25th anniversary of the attacks, marking a significant moment in U.S. history and its ongoing fight against terrorism.