The U.S. military has carried out daily airstrikes against Houthi militia targets in Yemen since March 15, but specific details about the operations have been tightly controlled by the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials have faced backlash after discussing sensitive mission details in a private message group, potentially jeopardizing the safety of American forces.
U.S. Military's Yemen Strikes Under Scrutiny Amid Communication Breach
U.S. Military's Yemen Strikes Under Scrutiny Amid Communication Breach
The Pentagon has conducted daily strikes in Yemen, but details remain scarce amidst sensitivities.
As strikes continued, the military has acknowledged the destruction of key Houthi-controlled facilities but has refrained from disclosing precise figures or the names of those targeted. This lack of transparency is fueling public and media interest, especially after an unintended breach of communication involving the editor of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg.
Mr. Hegseth, attempting to minimize concerns, argued that no comprehensive war strategies were shared in the group chat, downplaying the potential risk associated with the communication lapse. Meanwhile, military officials maintain that the strikes aim to cripple the Houthis' operational capabilities, although the ongoing secrecy raises questions about accountability and oversight in military operations.
Mr. Hegseth, attempting to minimize concerns, argued that no comprehensive war strategies were shared in the group chat, downplaying the potential risk associated with the communication lapse. Meanwhile, military officials maintain that the strikes aim to cripple the Houthis' operational capabilities, although the ongoing secrecy raises questions about accountability and oversight in military operations.
