The American magazine The Atlantic has published sensational data that sheds light on the leak of information from a closed chat of the US top leadership. Screenshots of the correspondence, published by the publication on March 26, 2025, fell into the hands of journalists after the editor-in-chief of the magazine was accidentally added to the chat by Vice President Tim Walz. We are talking about negotiations in the Signal messenger, where details of airstrikes on the positions of the Yemeni Houthis were discussed. Despite assurances from the White House that this chat did not contain classified information, new evidence suggests otherwise.

According to The Atlantic, two hours before the operation began, precise details about the upcoming attack appeared in the correspondence. In particular, the types of aircraft participating in the mission were indicated, as well as the specific time of their departure for missile strikes. As the publication notes, such information, if it fell into the hands of the enemy during this critical period of time, could have endangered the lives of American pilots and other military personnel involved in the operation.

"If the enemy had access to this information, the consequences could have been catastrophic," — the authors of the publication emphasize, focusing attention on the vulnerability of the security system.

The situation has sparked a sharp reaction in Washington. The White House has previously claimed that the chat was used only for coordination and did not contain data that could harm national security. But the leak casts doubt on those claims, showing how detailed the discussions were before the strikes. Experts say the incident highlights serious gaps in protecting sensitive information at the highest levels, especially as the United States continues to conduct military operations in the Middle East.

The context of this story is the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where U.S. forces have stepped up their campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthis since late 2024. The airstrikes in March 2025 were part of a broader strategy to weaken the group, which threatens shipping in the Red Sea. One such operation, earlier this month, involved the use of fighter jets and drones, which required careful preparation. These plans were discussed in a chat room involving key administration figures, according to screenshots.

The leak has already sparked a congressional investigation. Republicans have demanded an explanation from the White House, calling it a “gross breach of security protocols.” In turn, administration officials are trying to minimize the damage, claiming that access to the chat was limited to a small group of people, and that the accidental addition of the journalist was an isolated error. However, critics point out that using Signal, despite its reputation as a secure messenger, does not guarantee complete security for such sensitive discussions.