US (Washington Insider Magazine)— A recent report by The Atlantic has revealed a disturbing chat leak involving senior US officials discussing military plans for an attack on the Houthis in Yemen. The incident, which occurred on March 15, highlighted the potential risks posed to US pilots and personnel. The leaked messages included crucial details such as the exact times of the attack, raising concerns that such sensitive information could have fallen into enemy hands, exposing US forces to greater danger.
The leak came to light after President Donald Trump and other top officials denied any classified information was shared. However, The Atlantic published the full text of the chat, including screenshots, which showed specific details that were shared more than two hours before the strike began. The timing of the information, especially the launch schedules for US aircraft, could have compromised the surprise nature of the operation and allowed the Houthis to prepare defenses.
The chat was inadvertently joined by The Atlantic‘s Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, and reportedly involved several senior officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Despite the US government’s claims that no classified data was shared, experts are warning that the use of Signal, a messaging app, for such sensitive discussions posed a direct threat to national security.
The messages revealed precise attack schedules, with F-18 fighter jets scheduled to launch at 12:15 ET and Tomahawk missiles set to be launched shortly afterward. The Atlantic emphasized that if such information had reached hostile forces, the consequences for US military personnel could have been catastrophic.
In the aftermath of the leak, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the messages but downplayed the significance of the information. However, the incident has sparked outrage, with critics calling for resignations, particularly from officials like Hegseth and Waltz, who are at the center of the controversy.
As tensions continue to rise, the leak serves as a stark reminder of the security risks associated with unsecured communication channels and the importance of safeguarding sensitive military operations.
