Security Breach in U.S. Defense Chat Compromises Yemen Strikes

Tue Jul 15 2025 23:30:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Security Breach in U.S. Defense Chat Compromises Yemen Strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leaked discussions in a group chat raise alarm over sensitive military planning.


The U.S. Defense Secretary inadvertently revealed operational details of imminent strikes in Yemen to a journalist in a group chat, prompting serious concerns about security breaches and protocol violations.


In a troubling incident, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth inadvertently shared sensitive information regarding military actions in Yemen during an unsecured group chat on the Signal app. This alarming disclosure occurred just two hours before the planned strikes against the Houthi militia and included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, who had been mistakenly added by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz.

The White House has since acknowledged this significant breach in security protocol, noting that discussions of such sensitive military operations should only take place within secure government channels. Officials have indicated that this breach could potentially violate the Espionage Act due to the mishandling of classified information.

At precisely 11:44 a.m. on March 15, Hegseth outlined crucial operational details related to the strikes, including target information, weaponry to be deployed, and the sequence of the attacks. Goldberg recounted that if adversaries had accessed this information, it could have posed a substantial risk to U.S. military and intelligence personnel in the region.

Vice President JD Vance, a participant in the chat, voiced his hesitation about the strikes, debating that U.S. efforts were largely benefitting European nations facing threats from Houthi attacks. Hegseth expressed mutual disdain for the perceived European dependency on American military support.

In related news regarding the Trump administration, multiple actions reflect a global strategy shift, including proposed tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports and tensions surrounding a visit to Greenland causing diplomatic ripples. The administration has also sought intervention from the Supreme Court to overturn directives for rehiring dismissed federal workers, alongside a ruling that bars the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants accused of gang affiliation.

This incident not only raises serious questions regarding the handling of sensitive information but also highlights the ongoing complexities and discussions surrounding U.S. foreign relations and defense policies.

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