US Military Strategy Leak Sparks Controversy – Top Officials Under Scrutiny!
A major controversy has erupted after confidential discussions between senior US officials about military strategies for the Yemen war were accidentally leaked through social media. The leak reportedly occurred because a journalist was mistakenly added to a high-level discussion group.
The Importance of Military Strategies
When a country wages war against another, strategies are more important than weapons. Since ancient times, nations have kept their battle plans highly secretive. However, in this case, US officials’ negligence has led to a serious security breach, raising concerns about national security.
Yemen Conflict – US Military Operations
In Yemen, Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have been asserting dominance. These rebels have been continuously attacking military and commercial ships in the Red Sea, targeting Israel and the United States.
In response, the US has been carrying out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. On March 15, the US conducted a massive series of strikes against key Houthi positions.
How Did the Military Secret Leak?
Following the airstrikes, American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg claimed that he had prior knowledge of the attack plans. This revelation has sparked a huge debate about how sensitive military information was leaked.
Mistakenly Adding a Journalist to the Group
Top US defense officials communicate through the Signal messaging app to discuss highly classified military operations. The discussion group included:
- Vice President J.D. Vance
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe
- Intelligence Official Tulsi Gabbard
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
- Former President Donald Trump (allegedly under the name ‘SM’)
However, it was later discovered that Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor of The Atlantic, was mistakenly added to the group.
US Officials Respond to the Controversy
US National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes acknowledged the mistake but insisted that “no classified war plans were discussed” within the group. He further stated that an internal investigation is underway to determine how an outsider gained access.
In particular, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who allegedly added Goldberg to the group, is now under investigation.
Trump’s Response & Political Repercussions
When asked about the controversy, Donald Trump distanced himself, stating, “I don’t even read The Atlantic.” However, this has only added to suspicions that the former president might have been involved in the discussions.
The Democratic Party has called for a formal investigation, arguing that this was a serious breach of national security.
Experts Warn of National Security Risks
Defense analysts have expressed concern that using apps like Signal for military discussions poses a serious security risk.
Experts have warned that “Even a small oversight in communication security can lead to major national security threats.”
As the investigation unfolds, this leak scandal has put the US administration under significant political and security pressure.
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