The goal of U.S. involvement in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq included:
1. **Establishing stable democratic governments:** One of the key objectives was to help establish stable democratic governments in Afghanistan and Iraq. This involved promoting democracy, human rights, and governance by supporting the transition to democratic systems in these countries.
2. **Ousting Osama bin Laden:** Another goal was to eliminate terrorist threats, including targeting individuals like Osama bin Laden, who was the leader of al-Qaeda responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The U.S. aimed to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent future attacks by taking down key figures like bin Laden.
These goals were part of broader efforts to enhance stability, security, and democracy in the region while combating terrorism and extremist threats.