What had kindled Osama Bin Laden's anger against the United States in the 1990s?

A) The global popularity of American fast food
B) The omnipresence of Hollywood and American movies
C) The presence of American troops in his homeland, Saudi Arabia
D) Clinton's decision to stop funding Al Qaeda's fight against the Soviet Union

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Fazalurrahman Masud · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia, especially after the Gulf War in 1990-1991, was a major grievance for Osama Bin Laden. He viewed the presence of foreign troops in the Islamic holy land as a desecration and a violation of Muslim sovereignty, which fueled his anger against the United States.

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