A significant security breach occurred when classified US plans for strikes against Yemen’s Huthi rebels were inadvertently shared with a journalist.
The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, received details of the impending military action through a Signal group chat.
This chat included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, former Vice President JD Vance, and other top US officials.
The leak, confirmed by the National Security Council, revealed sensitive information, including target locations, weapons to be deployed, and attack sequencing.
President Trump, despite claiming ignorance of the leak, acknowledged the strike’s effectiveness.
The incident has sparked outrage among Democrats, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for a full investigation.
The Huthi rebels, aligned with Iran, have been disrupting Red Sea shipping traffic, prompting US military response.
The leaked information detailed discussions among officials, including debates about European involvement and potential economic gains from the strikes.
The security lapse has drawn sharp criticism, highlighting concerns about the handling of classified military information.