25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion NPR | By Esther Honig Published October 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM AKDT Facebook Email Listen • 2:57 Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal. Copyright 2026 NPR