In brief
U.S. military operations in Yemen have been ongoing since March 15, yet the Pentagon has withheld specific information about the airstrikes, including the number of targets hit and any Houthi commanders killed. This ambiguity comes amid a brewing scandal involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The U.S. military has ramped up daily strikes against Houthi militia positions since mid-March, with Central Command showcasing images of operations on social media. However, since March 17, the military has not reported on the total number of targets struck. Initial reports indicated that over 30 Houthi positions had been targeted on the first day of strikes.An incident involving sensitive discussions among top Trump administration officials has sparked concern—Hegseth and others disclosed mission details in a group chat on a messaging app. Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, revealed he was mistakenly included in the conversation, which he claims could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. pilots involved.In response to inquiries, Hegseth minimized the incident, asserting that there were no war plans shared via text. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Central Command claimed the operations have been effective, destroying key military assets such as command centers and weapons facilities connected with the Houthi forces.
