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Jumping ahead to March 15, 2025, the U.S. executed a series of military strikes against the Houthis, a move that caught even seasoned reporters off guard. Waltz’s inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a private chat revealed that these plans had been discussed prior to the public announcements. This unintended disclosure underscored the operational methodologies within the highest levels of U.S. defense strategy and raised serious questions about the safety and reliability of communication platforms used for sensitive conversations.