Washington, Shawwal 24, 1433, Sep 11, 2012, SPA - U.S. President Barack Obama was briefed Monday by his top national security aides on the government's preparedness ahead of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the White House said. "During the briefing today, the President and the Principals discussed specific measures we are taking in the Homeland to prevent 9/11 related attacks as well as the steps taken to protect U.S. persons and facilities abroad, as well as force protection," the White House said in a statement. "The President reiterated that Departments and agencies must do everything possible to protect the American people, both at home and abroad," the statement said. Tuesday will mark 11 years since the attacks that killed almost 3,000 people. --SPA 10:51 LOCAL TIME 07:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1028791