engagement authority was held by the commander. horizon strike cell commander. >> we have time for one more, then have to let the general go. >> thanks very much for doing this, general. given how this strike went, where do things stand in terms of future over the horizon strikes. we are told the taliban made various commitments to counterterrorism. i know you said they didn't provide any information for this strike but did they provide any help in closing days in terms of preventing the threat against, from isis-k or have they been helpful since then cracking down on isis-k as they continue to plolt plot against u.s., western targets. >> i think the best i can answer your question is take the middle part of the question. in final days and really the