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.