Defense SecretaryLloyd Austin said the US will pursue an "over-the-horizon" mission in Afghanistan in response to counterterrorism, reports Tolo News on November 21. Secretary Austin made the remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' (IISS) Manama Dialogue 2021.“We must work together to combat terrorism, including in Afghanistan from al-Qaeda, and from the malice and sectarian hatred of ISIS.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.