Classified information concerning U.S. strikes in Yemen was leaked using the Signal app by individuals linked to Pete Hegseth.

The entities involved

• Pete Hegseth →

  United States Secretary of Defense

  • Policy changes regarding flu shots affected Lackland Air Force Base operations in Texas on June 18, 2026.Mon 14:32
  • Pete Hegseth is involved in potential leadership changes regarding Dan Driscoll, with Sean Parnell being considered a potential pick.Mon 14:30
• Yemen →

  country in West Asia

  • Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.Mon 03:34
  • Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Yemen are facing regional strains due to differing positions in the Iran war and support for factions.Mon 00:20
• Signal →
  • A principal was reported to have used the Signal messaging application.Mon 02:57
  • Kyrsten Sinema, whose home state was Arizona, was reported to be using the Signal messaging application.Sun 21:06

Related events

• US strikes in Yemen were cited in a recent review.Sep 2
• Trump and Hegseth discussed military campaigns in Iran and internal disputes, while Hegseth exposed sensitive information about US military operations in Yemen.Aug 7
• Houthis are accused of strikes on a market in Taiz, Yemen.Sun 18:15
• Air strikes launched from Saudi bases in Khamis Mushait and Taif, amid Houthis warnings and international diplomatic talks.Sep 14
• Saudi Arabia used King Khalid Air Base for retaliatory airstrikes against Yemeni provinces.Sep 10