Houthi militants in Yemen have claimed responsibility for recent attacks on U.S. warships in the Red Sea. This announcement follows a statement published by the Jerusalem Post, where the group stated they targeted the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and other U.S. vessels. The Houthis reported using drones for these attacks, which they say were aimed at both U.S. military assets and Israeli locations.
The attacks reportedly occurred early Wednesday, with the Houthis asserting that they had successfully targeted a U.S. vessel. This comes on the heels of previous claims made by the group, stating that they had retaliated against U.S. actions in Yemen, although they did not provide evidence to support these assertions.
In a related development, the U.S. military had recently intercepted several Houthi drones prior to the group’s claims of attacking U.S. ships. This ongoing tension highlights the volatile situation in the region, especially following U.S. airstrikes that reportedly destroyed more than 30 Houthi targets.
Adding to the controversy, a group chat involving several Trump administration officials was mistakenly exposed to a journalist from The Atlantic. The chat included discussions about military plans against the Houthis. This incident has raised significant concerns about national security, as it appears senior officials were discussing sensitive military operations outside secure communication channels.
The group chat was reportedly named "Houthi PC Small Group" and included notable figures such as National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Vice President JD Vance. The leak of this information has been criticized as a serious breach of protocol, as military strategies should not be discussed in unsecured environments.
The White House has acknowledged the authenticity of the leaked chat but downplayed its significance. Officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, have attempted to minimize the fallout, suggesting that the discussions were not as serious as reported. Hegseth criticized the journalist for his portrayal of the events, calling him a discredited reporter.
As the situation unfolds, the U.S. military continues to monitor the threats posed by the Houthis, while the implications of the leaked chat raise questions about the security measures in place for sensitive discussions. The ongoing conflict in Yemen and the involvement of U.S. forces remain critical issues as tensions escalate in the region.