Top US Officials' Yemen Strike Plans Shared with Journalist in Security Breach

A significant security breach occurred when Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a classified Signal chat among top U.S. officials discussing military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The chat included Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and detailed sensitive operational plans, including targets and timelines for the March 15 attack. Discussions revealed officials' disdain for European allies, with Vance questioning the necessity of the operation and Hegseth referring to them as 'freeloaders.' The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the messages and is reviewing how Goldberg was added to the chat. This incident raises serious concerns about the security of classified communications and the potential risks posed by such oversights. President Trump claimed ignorance of the situation when questioned by reporters.