Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation, which was intended to be conducted in secrecy, according to screenshots of a chat released by The Atlantic.
The text exchange reveals that Hegseth discussed the operation, which was part of a broader effort against Houthi rebels, ahead of its execution. This raises questions about the handling of classified military operations and whether sensitive details were prematurely disclosed.
The revelation has prompted scrutiny over the security and secrecy of U.S. military actions abroad, especially regarding high-stakes operations in volatile regions like Yemen. The U.S. Department of Defense has yet to comment on the leaked communications.
