The US military has launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, killing at least 38 people, according to Houthi media. CENTCOM confirmed the port was destroyed, citing Houthi militant activity. Meanwhile, the US State Department has accused a Chinese satellite company of providing imagery to assist Houthi attacks, intensifying global tensions.

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America is escalating the war on the Houthis. In just 24 hours, the US unleashed over 68 air strikes, its heaviest barrage in weeks, hammering command centers, weapon depot command centers, and missile launch sites. Videos from the US Central Command show the decks of aircraft carriers lit up day and night with jets being launched in relentless waves.

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#Gravitas After a series of relentless aerial attacks for 30 consecutive days, is the U.S. now preparing to hit the ground? Is U.S. President Donald Trump now pushing forward a strategy to eliminate the Houthis with overwhelming force?

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Reports suggest the Pentagon has spent over 200 million dollars worth of munitions in Yemen. In our next report, we tell you how Houthis are relentlessly responding to U.S. strikes.

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The Yemen Army on Wednesday (Apr 9) &nbsp;warned Saudi Arabia not to 'get involved' in the US-led attacks on the Houthi rebels, hinting at a possible attack on its oil installations. It posted images from past strikes on Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil company by market capitalisation and production, which is within striking distance for the Houthi-led armed forces of Yemen.
The Yemen armed forces' post on X warned: "Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved &mdash; your oil will not remain.&nbsp;
"We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness."&nbsp;
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Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved &mdash; your oil will not remain. We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/K2rVZnI38j">pic.twitter.com/K2rVZnI38j</a>
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<h2>But how did Saudi reach here?&nbsp;</h2>
Saudi Arabia was trying to negotiate an exit from the military conflict in Yemen, after failing in its decade-long effort to contain the rise of the Iran-backed Houthis, who now control the capital Sanaa. That's when the October 7 attacks on Israel happened in 2023, followed by the Israeli invasion of Gaza. That stalled Saudi-Houthi peace talks.
The current surge in hostilities between the US-led Western forces and Houthi rebels, particularly in the Red Sea, came just years after Saudi Arabia failed in its brutal near-decade war against the rebels.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-temporarily-bans-visas-for-india-pakistan-bangladesh-and-11-other-countries-heres-why-8935247">Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 11 other countries - Here&rsquo;s why</a>
Currently, Riyadh's main priority is its safety, particularly of its oil facilities. But traditional military cooperation with the US appears to have forced its hand in covertly joining American forces in the region against Houthis.
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The odd thing here is that the US strikes in Yemen are a consequence of the Houthis' recent hostilities against Israel in support of Hamas, which has been fighting against Israel in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. So any Saudi support to the US is tantamount to supporting Israel.
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<h2>Saudi-led war in Yemen: From coalition to quagmire</h2>
Saudi Arabia was the lead country in a joint intervention against Houthis that started in March 2015. Riyadh supported Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the vice-president-turned president, who had asked for international help against the Houthis.
The Saudi-led coalition included United Arab Emitrates,&nbsp; Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Sudan, contributing air and ground forces.&nbsp;
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Several ground operations in the war were joined by Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
Their efforts were helped by the US, UK and France through arms sales and/or technical assistance.
 But the Saudi-led offensive failed, with Iran-backed Houthis emerging with the upper hand.
<h2>Why Saudi may not want to engage with Houthi army again</h2>
Geography is the burden for Saudi Arabia in this context: Yemen stretches most of its southern border, and Riyadh needs to protect itself permanently from cross-border attacks.
So far, Saudi Arabia has appeared to stay away from recent tensions that started when Houthis attacked Western and Israeli shipping interests in the Red Sea.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-will-never-sink-our-ships-again-trump-shares-video-of-us-airstrike-on-houthis-says-no-attack-by-terror-group-now-8927677">'They will never sink our ships again!' Trump shares video of US airstrike on Houthis, says no attack by terror group now</a>
But the Yemen armed forces' warning suggests that it has information of an involvement of Saudi military in the US efforts to target Yemen.
While there's no real evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again as indicated in the X post of Yemen army, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that.

Saudi vs Yemen : While there's no evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that. World

The Yemen Army on Wednesday (Apr 9) warned Saudi Arabia not to 'get involved' in the US-led attacks on the Houthi rebels, hinting at a possible attack on its oil installations. It posted images from past strikes on Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil company by market capitalisation and production, which is within striking distance for the Houthi-led armed forces of Yemen. The Yemen armed forces' post on X warned: "Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved — your oil will not remain. "We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness." Accelerated Saudi-American military movements are underway to launch an aggression against Yemen in service of Israel. To Saudi Arabia: do not get involved — your oil will not remain. We will turn the skies over Saudi Arabia into clouds of fire for the whole world to witness.… pic.twitter.com/K2rVZnI38j — Yemen Military 🇾🇪 (@Yemenimilitary) April 8, 2025 But how did Saudi reach here? Saudi Arabia was trying to negotiate an exit from the military conflict in Yemen, after failing in its decade-long effort to contain the rise of the Iran-backed Houthis, who now control the capital Sanaa. That's when the October 7 attacks on Israel happened in 2023, followed by the Israeli invasion of Gaza. That stalled Saudi-Houthi peace talks. The current surge in hostilities between the US-led Western forces and Houthi rebels, particularly in the Red Sea, came just years after Saudi Arabia failed in its brutal near-decade war against the rebels. Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 11 other countries - Here’s why Currently, Riyadh's main priority is its safety, particularly of its oil facilities. But traditional military cooperation with the US appears to have forced its hand in covertly joining American forces in the region against Houthis. Trump vows continued strikes on Yemen's Houthis, warns Iran 'real pain is yet to come' The odd thing here is that the US strikes in Yemen are a consequence of the Houthis' recent hostilities against Israel in support of Hamas, which has been fighting against Israel in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. So any Saudi support to the US is tantamount to supporting Israel. Saudi-led war in Yemen: From coalition to quagmire Saudi Arabia was the lead country in a joint intervention against Houthis that started in March 2015. Riyadh supported Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the vice-president-turned president, who had asked for international help against the Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition included United Arab Emitrates, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan and Sudan, contributing air and ground forces. iPhone's fault? How Atlantic editor got added in Signal's Houthi war chat - Who should be blamed: Waltz, Trump or Apple? Several ground operations in the war were joined by Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Their efforts were helped by the US, UK and France through arms sales and/or technical assistance. But the Saudi-led offensive failed, with Iran-backed Houthis emerging with the upper hand. Why Saudi may not want to engage with Houthi army again Geography is the burden for Saudi Arabia in this context: Yemen stretches most of its southern border, and Riyadh needs to protect itself permanently from cross-border attacks. So far, Saudi Arabia has appeared to stay away from recent tensions that started when Houthis attacked Western and Israeli shipping interests in the Red Sea. 'They will never sink our ships again!' Trump shares video of US airstrike on Houthis, says no attack by terror group now But the Yemen armed forces' warning suggests that it has information of an involvement of Saudi military in the US efforts to target Yemen. While there's no real evidence on whether Saudi Arabia and the US are joining hands again as indicated in the X post of Yemen army, Riyadh would think twice before doing anything like that.

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The U.S. Central Command released video footage showing fighter jets launching from an aircraft carrier said to be used during "continuous operations" against the Iran-backed Houthis. The footage showed aircraft launching from the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group. The Houthis have also attacked the US air carrier Harry Truman and accompanying ships...

US Houthi war: US "continuous operations" against Iran-backed Houthis.

In a major security lapse, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a "secret" group chat where the officials were discussing the Houthi attack plan.&nbsp;
The huge security error triggered massive criticism from the Democrats, raising questions about security protocols in the US government.&nbsp;
However, according to an internal investigation, Waltz inadvertently saved Goldberg's phone number under the contact of Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Brian Hughes, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;
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The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg.&nbsp;
<h2>How was the error made?</h2>
It all started when The Atlantic editor-in-chief Goldberg emailed the Trump campaign last October, according to a Guardian report.&nbsp;
Goldberg emailed the campaign about a story that criticised Trump for his attitude towards wounded service members, three people briefed on the internal investigation said.&nbsp;
To push back against the story, the campaign enlisted the help of Waltz. Goldberg's email was forwarded to then-Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes, who then copied and pasted the content of the email, including the signature block with Goldberg's phone number into a text message that he sent to Waltz so that he could be briefed on the forthcoming story.
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However, Waltz did not ultimately call Goldberg, the people said, but ended up saving Goldberg's number in his iPhone, under the contact card for Hughes, now the spokesperson for the national security advisor.&nbsp;
A day after that Goldberg story was published, &nbsp;Waltz appeared on CNN on October 22, to defend Trump.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t take it from me, take it from the 13 Abbey Gate Gold Star families, some of whom stood on a stage in front of a 30,000-person crowd and said how he helped them heal,&rdquo; Waltz said.
The number was inadvertently saved during a "contact suggestion update" by Waltz's iPhone, which according to one person, is a function where an iPhone algorithm adds a previously unknown number to an existing contact that it detects may be related.&nbsp;
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However, this mistake went unnoticed until last month Waltz sought to add Hughes to the group chat but ended up adding Goldberg's number in that chat.&nbsp;
After it all went viral, Waltz said that he had never met or communicated with Goldberg, and suggested on Fox News that the editor's number had been "sucked" into his phone.&nbsp;
The White House has not commented on this yet. When Guardian reached Goldberg on Saturday, he said, "I&rsquo;m not going to comment on my relationship with Mike Waltz beyond saying I do know him and have spoken to him.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg.

In a major security lapse, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a "secret" group chat where the officials were discussing the Houthi attack plan. The huge security error triggered massive criticism from the Democrats, raising questions about security protocols in the US government. However, according to an internal investigation, Waltz inadvertently saved Goldberg's phone number under the contact of Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Brian Hughes, the Guardian reported. Also read: Signal chat row: Pentagon launches probe into Pete Hegseth over leak of sensitive military information The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg. How was the error made? It all started when The Atlantic editor-in-chief Goldberg emailed the Trump campaign last October, according to a Guardian report. Goldberg emailed the campaign about a story that criticised Trump for his attitude towards wounded service members, three people briefed on the internal investigation said. To push back against the story, the campaign enlisted the help of Waltz. Goldberg's email was forwarded to then-Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes, who then copied and pasted the content of the email, including the signature block with Goldberg's phone number into a text message that he sent to Waltz so that he could be briefed on the forthcoming story. Also read: Not just Yemen attack chat: Did Mike Waltz set up 20 more secret Signal chat groups other than the one that leaked? What report claims However, Waltz did not ultimately call Goldberg, the people said, but ended up saving Goldberg's number in his iPhone, under the contact card for Hughes, now the spokesperson for the national security advisor. A day after that Goldberg story was published, Waltz appeared on CNN on October 22, to defend Trump. “Don’t take it from me, take it from the 13 Abbey Gate Gold Star families, some of whom stood on a stage in front of a 30,000-person crowd and said how he helped them heal,” Waltz said. The number was inadvertently saved during a "contact suggestion update" by Waltz's iPhone, which according to one person, is a function where an iPhone algorithm adds a previously unknown number to an existing contact that it detects may be related. Also read: Trump reiterates plans to get Greenland, says ‘should not talk about’ Signal chat leak during interview However, this mistake went unnoticed until last month Waltz sought to add Hughes to the group chat but ended up adding Goldberg's number in that chat. After it all went viral, Waltz said that he had never met or communicated with Goldberg, and suggested on Fox News that the editor's number had been "sucked" into his phone. The White House has not commented on this yet. When Guardian reached Goldberg on Saturday, he said, "I’m not going to comment on my relationship with Mike Waltz beyond saying I do know him and have spoken to him.” Also read: ‘Green light on Yemen raid!’ SNL mocks Trump administration Signal chat leak scandal | WATCH (With inputs from agencies)

iPhone's fault? How Atlantic editor got added in Signal's Houthi war chat - Who should be blamed: Waltz, Trump or Apple?

Iran is pulling back its support for the Houthis amid extensive US air strikes on the rebel group. The UK's Telegraph newspaper, citing a senior Iranian official, reported that Tehran has ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen. The report added that Iran is scaling back its support for regional proxies to focus on the direct threats emanating from the United States.

US-Iran Tensions: Reports claim that Tehran withdraws some support from Houthi rebels

Amidst the rising tensions with Iran and also its proxies, the Pentagon has said that the United States is increasing the number of aircraft carriers that it deploys in West Asia from one to two. Keeping the one that is already there and sending another one from the Indo-Pacific. The Pentagon spokesperson Shan Parnell said the Carl Vinson will now join Harry S. Truman to continue what the Americans claim is promoting regional stability, deterring aggression, and also protecting the free flow of commerce in the region.

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The Houthi rebels claim that they have hit the E-2 command and control aircraft of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. They also claim that Truman lost its command capabilities following that attack. Let's get you more details about this.

Yemen's Houthis strike USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea: A significant military escalation

There are several abbreviations used by top US officials in the Signal group chat detailing the Yemen attack plan of March 15, which was inadvertently leaked to a journalist.&nbsp; Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic magazine editor, published details and screenshots of the chats on Wednesday (Mar 26). Here is a lowdown on what the codes and abbreviations possibly mean, and the context of the messages. Dive in:
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<h2>PC GROUP</h2>
First up, what does 'Houthi PC Small Group', the name of the Signal chat group, mean? It most likely refers to the principals committee, the top officials in the National Security Council or NSC.
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<h2>TIGER TEAM</h2>
At the start of the messages, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he is setting up a 'tiger team'.
"My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level," he writes.&nbsp;
So what is a tiger team? A tiger team is a group of people assembled for a particular task, in this case, by the&nbsp; NSC. The phrase has its origins in the military and aviation industries. It denotes a team assembled to solve a challenging problem.
<h2>POC</h2>
Waltz writes: "Pls provide the best staff POC from your team for us to coordinate with over the next couple days". Here, POC refers to a Person/Point of Contact, a representative from each key department for communications on this particular mission. In the chat, various group members are seen nominating their department POCs.
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<h2>HIGH SIDE INBOX</h2>
Michael Waltz says: "Team, you should have a statement of conclusions with taskings per the Presidents guidance this morning in your high side inboxes."
So, what is a 'high side inbox'? In national security-speak, 'high side' might refer to classified documents, details, or data which is seemingly highly protected or encrypted.
<h2>COS, DOD, COS, OVP, POTUS</h2>
In another message, Waltz uses a lot of abbreviations: "COS Joint Staff is sending this am a more specific sequence of events in the coming days and we will work w DOD to ensure COS, OVP and POTUS are briefed."
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'COS Joint Staff' is most likely a reference to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking military official of the US.
DOD is Department of Defence.
COS could also mean the Chief of Staff of President Donald Trump.
OVP is the office of Vice President JD Vance, and POTUS is the abbreviation for President of the United States.&nbsp;
<h2>OPSEC</h2>
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth writes at one point: "We can easily pause. And if we do, I will do all we can to enforce 100% OPSEC."
Here, he is talking about ensuring the secrecy of the operation. OPSEC or Operational Security is about protecting sensitive information. It is an intelligence-defence term, which in this present context refers to preventing enemies from getting to know about the US plans.
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<h2>CENTCOM</h2>
On the day of the Yemen attack, March 15, Pete Hegseth sent a team update in which he refers to CENTCOM.
He writes: "TIME NOW (1144et): Weather is FAVORABLE. Just CONFIRMED w/CENTCOM we are a GO for mission launch."
He is giving the time, weather, and confirmation with CENTCOM for the air attacks targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen. CENTCOM means the United States Central Command. Also called &nbsp;USCENTCOM, it is one of the US military's unified combatant commands. Mainly active in the West Asian region, CENTCOM protects American security interests in a vast region ranging &nbsp;from the Horn of Africa to Central Asia.
<h2>F-18s, MQ-9s, Tomahawks</h2>
The subsequent messages show Hegseth discussing the fighter jets and weapons used for the Yemen attack. These are F-18s, MQ-9s and Tomahawks.&nbsp;
F/A-18F Super Hornets are Navy fighter jets that were launched from the aircraft carrier Harry S Truman in the Red Sea in the March 15 attack. MQ-9 Reapers are land-based drones launched from bases located in the Middle East.&nbsp; Tomahawks are long-range cruise missiles.

World trending: find out the meaning of abbreviations used by top US officials in the  Signal group chat detailing the Yemen attack plan of March 15, which was inadvertently leaked to a journalist.

There are several abbreviations used by top US officials in the Signal group chat detailing the Yemen attack plan of March 15, which was inadvertently leaked to a journalist. Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic magazine editor, published details and screenshots of the chats on Wednesday (Mar 26). Here is a lowdown on what the codes and abbreviations possibly mean, and the context of the messages. Dive in: PC GROUP First up, what does 'Houthi PC Small Group', the name of the Signal chat group, mean? It most likely refers to the principals committee, the top officials in the National Security Council or NSC. 'Houthi PC small group' : Who were the 19 members in the leaked Yemen attack plan 'secret' Signal chat? Details here TIGER TEAM At the start of the messages, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he is setting up a 'tiger team'. "My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level," he writes. So what is a tiger team? A tiger team is a group of people assembled for a particular task, in this case, by the NSC. The phrase has its origins in the military and aviation industries. It denotes a team assembled to solve a challenging problem. POC Waltz writes: "Pls provide the best staff POC from your team for us to coordinate with over the next couple days". Here, POC refers to a Person/Point of Contact, a representative from each key department for communications on this particular mission. In the chat, various group members are seen nominating their department POCs. Trump's top advisers' private data found online amid Yemen war plans group chat scandal HIGH SIDE INBOX Michael Waltz says: "Team, you should have a statement of conclusions with taskings per the Presidents guidance this morning in your high side inboxes." So, what is a 'high side inbox'? In national security-speak, 'high side' might refer to classified documents, details, or data which is seemingly highly protected or encrypted. COS, DOD, COS, OVP, POTUS In another message, Waltz uses a lot of abbreviations: "COS Joint Staff is sending this am a more specific sequence of events in the coming days and we will work w DOD to ensure COS, OVP and POTUS are briefed." ‘Russia, China could have gotten...’: Democrat warns of possible deaths due to Signal chat leak 'COS Joint Staff' is most likely a reference to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking military official of the US. DOD is Department of Defence. COS could also mean the Chief of Staff of President Donald Trump. OVP is the office of Vice President JD Vance, and POTUS is the abbreviation for President of the United States. OPSEC Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth writes at one point: "We can easily pause. And if we do, I will do all we can to enforce 100% OPSEC." Here, he is talking about ensuring the secrecy of the operation. OPSEC or Operational Security is about protecting sensitive information. It is an intelligence-defence term, which in this present context refers to preventing enemies from getting to know about the US plans. 'No names. No targets. No locations': Hegseth defends himself over leak of 'sh**ty war plans' CENTCOM On the day of the Yemen attack, March 15, Pete Hegseth sent a team update in which he refers to CENTCOM. He writes: "TIME NOW (1144et): Weather is FAVORABLE. Just CONFIRMED w/CENTCOM we are a GO for mission launch." He is giving the time, weather, and confirmation with CENTCOM for the air attacks targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen. CENTCOM means the United States Central Command. Also called USCENTCOM, it is one of the US military's unified combatant commands. Mainly active in the West Asian region, CENTCOM protects American security interests in a vast region ranging from the Horn of Africa to Central Asia. F-18s, MQ-9s, Tomahawks The subsequent messages show Hegseth discussing the fighter jets and weapons used for the Yemen attack. These are F-18s, MQ-9s and Tomahawks. F/A-18F Super Hornets are Navy fighter jets that were launched from the aircraft carrier Harry S Truman in the Red Sea in the March 15 attack. MQ-9 Reapers are land-based drones launched from bases located in the Middle East. Tomahawks are long-range cruise missiles.

OPSEC, tiger team, High Side Inbox | Yemen attack Signal chat explained for a 15-year-old: All abbreviations decoded

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 26) insisted that there was nothing in the chat that was "compromised", adding that the attack on Houthi was successful.&nbsp;
Trump during a phone interview on "The Vince Show" stressed that the Signal chat leak had no impact on the attack.&nbsp;
&ldquo;There weren&rsquo;t details, and there was nothing in there that compromised, and it had no impact on the attack, which was very successful,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp;
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Trump spoke at the interview after The Atlantic magazine published the alleged full transcript of a group chat inadvertently shared with one of its journalists by senior US national security officials, detailing plans for an imminent attack on Yemen.
&ldquo;It was a very, very successful attack,&rdquo; Trump went on in the morning interview.
He further called it a "technical error" than a breach of classified information.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Somebody in my group either screwed up, or it&rsquo;s a bad signal,&rdquo; he said, apparently conflating the name of the Signal app with an error in the communications.
&ldquo;You know, it&rsquo;s a bad signal, happens too,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But seems to be, maybe came in with the staffer, and it was by accident. For what we can tell, we&rsquo;ll know pretty much today, I think, but we have some pretty good guys checking out the phones.&rdquo;
Trump stressed that it is "not a big deal, other than you want to find out who did it and how they did it because you don&rsquo;t want to happen, you know, in the future, you can&rsquo;t have that happen."
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Later, the US president also hinted that there could be a "very innocent staffer" who allowed journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into the chat.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think we&rsquo;ll get to the bottom of it very quickly. And it&rsquo;s, it&rsquo;s really not a big deal,&rdquo; he said.
Trump intel officials are currently testifying before a House panel after more messages were published by The Atlantic.&nbsp;
Democratic Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes said that the US troops could have been killed due to the Signal chat leak.&nbsp;
"&ldquo;Everyone here knows that the Russians or the Chinese could have gotten all of that information, and they could have passed it on to the Houthis, who easily could have repositioned weapons and altered their plans to knock down planes or sink ships,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: “Somebody in my group either screwed up, or it’s a bad signal,” he said, apparently conflating the name of the Signal app with an error in the communications.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 26) insisted that there was nothing in the chat that was "compromised", adding that the attack on Houthi was successful. Trump during a phone interview on "The Vince Show" stressed that the Signal chat leak had no impact on the attack. “There weren’t details, and there was nothing in there that compromised, and it had no impact on the attack, which was very successful,” Trump said. Also read: Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened Trump spoke at the interview after The Atlantic magazine published the alleged full transcript of a group chat inadvertently shared with one of its journalists by senior US national security officials, detailing plans for an imminent attack on Yemen. “It was a very, very successful attack,” Trump went on in the morning interview. He further called it a "technical error" than a breach of classified information. Also read: Trump Houthi attack plan 'revealed; Magazine shares what it claims to be full Yemen strike chat leak “Somebody in my group either screwed up, or it’s a bad signal,” he said, apparently conflating the name of the Signal app with an error in the communications. “You know, it’s a bad signal, happens too,” he said. “But seems to be, maybe came in with the staffer, and it was by accident. For what we can tell, we’ll know pretty much today, I think, but we have some pretty good guys checking out the phones.” Trump stressed that it is "not a big deal, other than you want to find out who did it and how they did it because you don’t want to happen, you know, in the future, you can’t have that happen." Also read: Vance says magazine 'oversold' US attack plan story, despite transcript Later, the US president also hinted that there could be a "very innocent staffer" who allowed journalist Jeffrey Goldberg into the chat. “I think we’ll get to the bottom of it very quickly. And it’s, it’s really not a big deal,” he said. Trump intel officials are currently testifying before a House panel after more messages were published by The Atlantic. Democratic Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes said that the US troops could have been killed due to the Signal chat leak. "“Everyone here knows that the Russians or the Chinese could have gotten all of that information, and they could have passed it on to the Houthis, who easily could have repositioned weapons and altered their plans to knock down planes or sink ships,” he said. Also read: ‘Best place to hide a body’: Elon Musk, Donald Trump mock The Atlantic over embarrassing war plans leak (With inputs from agencies)

'Attack was successful': Trump insists chat leak had no impact, after saying someone 'screwed up'

Amid the controversial 'Signal chat leak', the US security chiefs are testifying before a House panel on Wednesday (March 26).&nbsp;
Democratic representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence slammed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the alleged inadvertent leak of a chat about Houthi war plans.&nbsp;
Himes grilled Hegseth, saying, "There&rsquo;s only one response to a mistake of this magnitude: you apologize, you own it, and you stop everything until you can figure out what went wrong, and how it might not ever happen again. That&rsquo;s not what happened."
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a Signal chat with top national security officials discussing imminent strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. She added that the National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility.&nbsp;
&ldquo;National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility for this, and the National Security Council is conducting an in-depth review, along with tech, technical experts working to determine how this reporter was inadvertently added to this chat,&rdquo; she added.
Himes further said, &ldquo;The Secretary of Defense responded with a brutal attack on the reporter who did not ask to be on the Signal chain yesterday. Our former colleague Mike Waltz did the same in the White House and then went on Fox to call Jeff Goldberg a loser. What do you think the people who work for you are seeing and learning from that?&rdquo;
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Calling the conversation "candid and sensitive", Gabbard said that as the president and National Security Advisor stated, no classified information was shared.&nbsp;
"This was a standard update to the national security cabinet that was provided alongside updates that were given to foreign partners in the region,&rdquo; Gabbard said.
Further talking about the app used for the chat "Signal", Gabbard said that the app Signal "comes pre-installed on government devices.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;Ideally, these conversations occur in person. However, at times, fast-moving coordination of an unclassified nature is necessary, or in person, conversation is not an option."
Further, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, General National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse are all expected to testify at the hearing.
This comes after The Atlantic magazine on Wednesday published what it said was the full text of a chat group mistakenly shared with a journalist by top Trump administration officials laying out plans of an imminent attack on Yemen.
The stunning details, including the times of strikes and types of planes being used, were all laid out in screenshots of the chat. The magazine said it was published after the Trump administration repeatedly denied that any classified information had been included in the unsecured chat.
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(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a chat group where officials were discussing war plans against Houthis.

Amid the controversial 'Signal chat leak', the US security chiefs are testifying before a House panel on Wednesday (March 26). Democratic representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence slammed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the alleged inadvertent leak of a chat about Houthi war plans. Himes grilled Hegseth, saying, "There’s only one response to a mistake of this magnitude: you apologize, you own it, and you stop everything until you can figure out what went wrong, and how it might not ever happen again. That’s not what happened." Also read: Democrats want Hegseth, Waltz to resign over war plan leak; Gabbard claims 'no classified material' in Signal chat Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a Signal chat with top national security officials discussing imminent strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. She added that the National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility. “National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility for this, and the National Security Council is conducting an in-depth review, along with tech, technical experts working to determine how this reporter was inadvertently added to this chat,” she added. Himes further said, “The Secretary of Defense responded with a brutal attack on the reporter who did not ask to be on the Signal chain yesterday. Our former colleague Mike Waltz did the same in the White House and then went on Fox to call Jeff Goldberg a loser. What do you think the people who work for you are seeing and learning from that?” Also read: Trump Houthi attack plan 'revealed; Magazine shares what it claims to be full Yemen strike chat leak Calling the conversation "candid and sensitive", Gabbard said that as the president and National Security Advisor stated, no classified information was shared. "This was a standard update to the national security cabinet that was provided alongside updates that were given to foreign partners in the region,” Gabbard said. Further talking about the app used for the chat "Signal", Gabbard said that the app Signal "comes pre-installed on government devices.” Also read: 'A f***ing idiot': Trump to fire NSA Mike Waltz for adding journalist in top secret war chat, says report “Ideally, these conversations occur in person. However, at times, fast-moving coordination of an unclassified nature is necessary, or in person, conversation is not an option." Further, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, General National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse are all expected to testify at the hearing. This comes after The Atlantic magazine on Wednesday published what it said was the full text of a chat group mistakenly shared with a journalist by top Trump administration officials laying out plans of an imminent attack on Yemen. The stunning details, including the times of strikes and types of planes being used, were all laid out in screenshots of the chat. The magazine said it was published after the Trump administration repeatedly denied that any classified information had been included in the unsecured chat. Also read: Vance says magazine 'oversold' US attack plan story, despite transcript (With inputs from agencies)

Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened

US Democrats began to grill President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials on Tuesday (March 25) over the group chat which had a discussion over Houthi war plans.&nbsp;
Democratic senator Mark Warner grilled Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling issue which has been making headlines since Monday.&nbsp;
However, Gabbard claimed that there was "no classified material" in the Signal chat.
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While, Ratcliffe said that when he was confirmed as CIA director, he was briefed by agency officials about "the use of Signal as a permissible work use&rdquo; and &ldquo;a practice that preceded the current administration to the Biden administration&rdquo;.
These conversations rolled up when Gabbard was delivering the intelligence community&rsquo;s annual threat assessment, listing China&rsquo;s military, Mexico&rsquo;s drug trade and Russia&rsquo;s nuclear weapons among some of the most alarming threats to the country&rsquo;s national security.
Moreover, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Michael Waltz, a top national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, should resign amid the information leak.
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Wyden called the Signal chat &ldquo;obviously reckless, obviously dangerous, both the mishandling of classified information and the deliberate destruction of federal records or potential crimes that ought to be investigated immediately&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m of the view that there ought to be resignation, starting with the National Security Advisor and the Secretary of Defense, Director Radcliffe and Director Gabbard,&rdquo; Wyden said.&nbsp;
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This comes after Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic.
The material in the text chain &ldquo;contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,&rdquo; editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: US Democrats grilled Tulsi Gabbard, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling 'chat leak' issue which has been making headlines since Monday.

US Democrats began to grill President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials on Tuesday (March 25) over the group chat which had a discussion over Houthi war plans. Democratic senator Mark Warner grilled Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling issue which has been making headlines since Monday. However, Gabbard claimed that there was "no classified material" in the Signal chat. Also read: 'A f***ing idiot': Trump to fire NSA Mike Waltz for adding journalist in top secret war chat, says report While, Ratcliffe said that when he was confirmed as CIA director, he was briefed by agency officials about "the use of Signal as a permissible work use” and “a practice that preceded the current administration to the Biden administration”. These conversations rolled up when Gabbard was delivering the intelligence community’s annual threat assessment, listing China’s military, Mexico’s drug trade and Russia’s nuclear weapons among some of the most alarming threats to the country’s national security. Moreover, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Michael Waltz, a top national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, should resign amid the information leak. Also read: ‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance Wyden called the Signal chat “obviously reckless, obviously dangerous, both the mishandling of classified information and the deliberate destruction of federal records or potential crimes that ought to be investigated immediately”. “I’m of the view that there ought to be resignation, starting with the National Security Advisor and the Secretary of Defense, Director Radcliffe and Director Gabbard,” Wyden said. Also read: Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? This comes after Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic. The material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,” editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported. Also read: Houthi rebels target US aircraft carrier Truman in Red Sea, strike Ben Gurion Airport in Israel (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats want Hegseth, Waltz to resign over war plan leak; Gabbard claims 'no classified material' in Signal chat

US President Donald Trump might push National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out of his position after he added a journalist to a private chat group, where the officials were discussing US strikes on the Houthis, Politico reported.&nbsp;
Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic.
According to White House officials, Trump will make the decision in the next day or two.
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&ldquo;Half of them are saying he&rsquo;s never going to survive or shouldn&rsquo;t survive,&rdquo; a senior administration official told Politico, referring to multiple text threads among staffers discussing Waltz&rsquo;s fate.&nbsp;
Further, two senior aides have brought up the idea of Waltz stepping down to avoid putting Trump in a &ldquo;bad position,&rdquo; the report added.
&ldquo;Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a fucking idiot,&rdquo; one person close to the White House said.
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However, Trump earlier told reporters that he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know anything about it. I&rsquo;m not a big fan of The Atlantic. To me, it&rsquo;s a magazine that&rsquo;s going out of business. I think it&rsquo;s not much of a magazine but I know nothing about it,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re saying that they had what?&rdquo;
After the reporter specified that the messages were sent through the messaging app Signal, Trump cut him off, saying, &ldquo;Having to do with what? What were they talking about?&rdquo;
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<h2>What was there in the chat?</h2>
The material in the text chain &ldquo;contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,&rdquo; editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported.
Further, just two hours after Goldberg got the details of the attack in the group, the US launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.&nbsp;
Notably, the US has conducted airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthis since the militant group began targeting commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea in November 2023.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Donald Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat, that mistakenly also included a journalist.

US President Donald Trump might push National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out of his position after he added a journalist to a private chat group, where the officials were discussing US strikes on the Houthis, Politico reported. Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic. According to White House officials, Trump will make the decision in the next day or two. Also read: Houthi rebels target US aircraft carrier Truman in Red Sea, strike Ben Gurion Airport in Israel “Half of them are saying he’s never going to survive or shouldn’t survive,” a senior administration official told Politico, referring to multiple text threads among staffers discussing Waltz’s fate. Further, two senior aides have brought up the idea of Waltz stepping down to avoid putting Trump in a “bad position,” the report added. “Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a fucking idiot,” one person close to the White House said. Also read: Mike Waltz in hot water: Journalist reveals Trump's National Advisor follows gay porn account However, Trump earlier told reporters that he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared. “I don’t know anything about it. I’m not a big fan of The Atlantic. To me, it’s a magazine that’s going out of business. I think it’s not much of a magazine but I know nothing about it,” Trump said. “You’re saying that they had what?” After the reporter specified that the messages were sent through the messaging app Signal, Trump cut him off, saying, “Having to do with what? What were they talking about?” Also read: ‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance What was there in the chat? The material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,” editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported. Further, just two hours after Goldberg got the details of the attack in the group, the US launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Notably, the US has conducted airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthis since the militant group began targeting commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea in November 2023. Also read: Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' (With inputs from agencies)

'A f***ing idiot': Trump to fire NSA Mike Waltz for adding journalist in top secret war chat, says report

The White House on Monday (March 24) admitted that a journalist was mistakenly included in a messaging group where top US officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed planned military strikes in Yemen.
On Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said, &ldquo;We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.&rdquo;
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<h2>Here's what happened:</h2>
The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed.
&ldquo;US national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn&rsquo;t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling,&rdquo; Goldberg wrote, adding, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never seen a breach quite like this.&rdquo;
According to Goldberg, the conversation began on Tuesday, 11 March, when he was added to a Signal group titled &ldquo;Houthi PC small group.&rdquo; Over the following days, the group discussed detailed plans for airstrikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen, who have been attacking Western ships in the Red Sea for over a year.
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Goldberg said that messages in the group included highly sensitive and classified information, with participants identifying themselves as senior figures in the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance.
In one message, &ldquo;Michael Waltz&rdquo; wrote: &ldquo;Team &ndash; establishing a principles [sic] group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours. My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level following up from the meeting in the [Situation Room] this morning for action items and will be sending that out later this evening.&rdquo;
Other users followed up by naming representatives for various departments, including the CIA, Treasury, and National Security Council. Pete Hegseth named Dan Caldwell to represent the Pentagon.
Despite his doubts about the group&rsquo;s authenticity, Goldberg said the participants went on to share classified discussions about targets, timing, and potential consequences of the planned strikes. At one point, Vice President Vance voiced hesitation, saying he believed the administration was &ldquo;making a mistake&rdquo; by moving forward so quickly, though he agreed to back the majority view.
Hegseth argued against delaying the strikes, saying that any hold-up could risk leaks and make the administration appear &ldquo;indecisive.&rdquo; He wrote, &ldquo;We are prepared to execute, and if I had final go or no go vote, I believe we should. This [is] not about the Houthis. I see it as two things: 1) Restoring Freedom of Navigation, a core national interest; and 2) Reestablish deterrence, which [former President Joe Biden] cratered.&rdquo;
On Friday, 15 March, at 11:44 AM ET, Goldberg received a &ldquo;team update&rdquo; from Hegseth that reportedly contained operational details about the airstrikes &mdash; including targets, weapons, and timing. Just two hours later, explosions were heard in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed.

The White House on Monday (March 24) admitted that a journalist was mistakenly included in a messaging group where top US officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed planned military strikes in Yemen. On Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said, “We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.” Also read: 'Russia has influenced some in White House': Zelensky accuses US of falling for Russian propaganda Here's what happened: The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed. “US national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling,” Goldberg wrote, adding, “I’ve never seen a breach quite like this.” According to Goldberg, the conversation began on Tuesday, 11 March, when he was added to a Signal group titled “Houthi PC small group.” Over the following days, the group discussed detailed plans for airstrikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen, who have been attacking Western ships in the Red Sea for over a year. Also read: ‘We’re still waiting for you’: Zelensky says he invited JD Vance again to visit Ukraine Goldberg said that messages in the group included highly sensitive and classified information, with participants identifying themselves as senior figures in the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance. In one message, “Michael Waltz” wrote: “Team – establishing a principles [sic] group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours. My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level following up from the meeting in the [Situation Room] this morning for action items and will be sending that out later this evening.” Other users followed up by naming representatives for various departments, including the CIA, Treasury, and National Security Council. Pete Hegseth named Dan Caldwell to represent the Pentagon. Despite his doubts about the group’s authenticity, Goldberg said the participants went on to share classified discussions about targets, timing, and potential consequences of the planned strikes. At one point, Vice President Vance voiced hesitation, saying he believed the administration was “making a mistake” by moving forward so quickly, though he agreed to back the majority view. Hegseth argued against delaying the strikes, saying that any hold-up could risk leaks and make the administration appear “indecisive.” He wrote, “We are prepared to execute, and if I had final go or no go vote, I believe we should. This [is] not about the Houthis. I see it as two things: 1) Restoring Freedom of Navigation, a core national interest; and 2) Reestablish deterrence, which [former President Joe Biden] cratered.” On Friday, 15 March, at 11:44 AM ET, Goldberg received a “team update” from Hegseth that reportedly contained operational details about the airstrikes — including targets, weapons, and timing. Just two hours later, explosions were heard in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance

Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas in Israel's south.
Sirens went off in Beersheba and parts of the Negev desert, according to the Israeli military's Home Front Command.
A military statement later said that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory."
This was the first reported attack on Israel from Yemen since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza came into force on January 19.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have targeted Israel before, condemned the resumption of strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, vowing escalation in support of Palestinians after threatening earlier this month to attack Israeli ships in the Red Sea.
The wave of Israeli strikes, by far the deadliest since the truce took effect, killed more than 400 people across the Gaza Strip, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run territory.
The Huthis' supreme political council condemned in a statement "the Zionist enemy's resumption of aggression against the Gaza Strip".
"The Palestinian people will not be left alone in this battle, and Yemen will continue its support and assistance, and escalate confrontation steps," it added.
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The Huthis, part of Iran's "axis of resistance" against the United States and Israel, launched scores of drone and missile attacks on passing ships and Israeli territory during the Gaza war, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians.
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World: A military statement later said that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory."

Israel said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, after air raid sirens sounded in several areas in Israel's south. Sirens went off in Beersheba and parts of the Negev desert, according to the Israeli military's Home Front Command. A military statement later said that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory." This was the first reported attack on Israel from Yemen since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza came into force on January 19. Also read: 'Not a one-day attack': Israel warns Hamas of continuing military operation in Gaza, says US had their back Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have targeted Israel before, condemned the resumption of strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, vowing escalation in support of Palestinians after threatening earlier this month to attack Israeli ships in the Red Sea. The wave of Israeli strikes, by far the deadliest since the truce took effect, killed more than 400 people across the Gaza Strip, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run territory. The Huthis' supreme political council condemned in a statement "the Zionist enemy's resumption of aggression against the Gaza Strip". "The Palestinian people will not be left alone in this battle, and Yemen will continue its support and assistance, and escalate confrontation steps," it added. Also read: US strikes Houthi-held city in Yemen after Trump warns of ‘great force’ against retaliation The Huthis, part of Iran's "axis of resistance" against the United States and Israel, launched scores of drone and missile attacks on passing ships and Israeli territory during the Gaza war, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israel air defences intercept Houthi ballistic missile, sirens heard in several regions

Hours after US President Donald Trump's warning, Houthi media reported fresh US air strikes on Monday (March 17). As per a report by the news agency AFP, the US targeted rebel-held Hodeida on Yemen's western coast.
"A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency.&nbsp;
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The US strike comes after Trump warned that "any further attack or retaliation by the &ldquo;Houthis&rdquo; will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there."
Trump also claimed that Iran was behind every airstrike and attack by Houthi rebels, saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by IRAN."
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Earlier on Monday, Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacking a US aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours.&nbsp;
A spokesperson for the Houthis, posting on Telegram, said that the strikes were carried out in response to &ldquo;the continued American aggression against our country.&rdquo;
According to Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi-controlled health ministry, American airstrikes on Saturday resulted in 53 deaths, including women and children, while 98 others sustained injuries.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: "A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency.

Hours after US President Donald Trump's warning, Houthi media reported fresh US air strikes on Monday (March 17). As per a report by the news agency AFP, the US targeted rebel-held Hodeida on Yemen's western coast. "A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency. Also read: Trump claims Biden’s Jan. 6 panel pardons are ‘void’ over autopen use: Does he have a case? The US strike comes after Trump warned that "any further attack or retaliation by the “Houthis” will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there." Trump also claimed that Iran was behind every airstrike and attack by Houthi rebels, saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by IRAN." Also read: Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’ Earlier on Monday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacking a US aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. A spokesperson for the Houthis, posting on Telegram, said that the strikes were carried out in response to “the continued American aggression against our country.” According to Yemen’s Houthi-controlled health ministry, American airstrikes on Saturday resulted in 53 deaths, including women and children, while 98 others sustained injuries. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt (With inputs from agencies)

US strikes Houthi-held city in Yemen after Trump warns of ‘great force’ against retaliation

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks on American ships, warning that any further aggression would be met with "great force."
He said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran&rsquo;s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions.
<h2>'IRAN will be held responsible'</h2>
"Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN. Any further attack or retaliation by the &lsquo;Houthis&rsquo; will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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He went on to say, "Iran has played &lsquo;the innocent victim&rsquo; of rogue terrorists from which they&rsquo;ve lost control, but they haven&rsquo;t lost control. They&rsquo;re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, &lsquo;Intelligence.&rsquo;"
"Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!" he warned.
<h2>US-Houthi tensions on rise</h2>
Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. They described the assault as retaliation for US airstrikes that left dozens dead.
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The Houthis initially stated they had fired 18 missiles and a drone at the USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. A few hours later, they claimed to have launched a second attack.
A Houthi spokesperson, posting on Telegram, called the strikes a response to "the continued American aggression against our country."
The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the Houthis stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
According to the Houthi health ministry, US strikes on Saturday killed 53 people, including women and children, and wounded 98 others.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran’s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks on American ships, warning that any further aggression would be met with "great force." He said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran’s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions. 'IRAN will be held responsible' "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN. Any further attack or retaliation by the ‘Houthis’ will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt He went on to say, "Iran has played ‘the innocent victim’ of rogue terrorists from which they’ve lost control, but they haven’t lost control. They’re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, ‘Intelligence.’" "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!" he warned. US-Houthi tensions on rise Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. They described the assault as retaliation for US airstrikes that left dozens dead. Also read: Yemen’s Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after Trump airstrikes kill 53 The Houthis initially stated they had fired 18 missiles and a drone at the USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. A few hours later, they claimed to have launched a second attack. A Houthi spokesperson, posting on Telegram, called the strikes a response to "the continued American aggression against our country." The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the Houthis stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping. According to the Houthi health ministry, US strikes on Saturday killed 53 people, including women and children, and wounded 98 others. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’

The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced on Sunday (March 16) that they had launched an attack on a United States aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This came just hours after the US carried out airstrikes against the Iran-backed group, resulting in at least 53 casualties.
&ldquo;In response to this (US) aggression, the armed forces conducted a military operation... targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships,&rdquo; the rebels stated. According to their claim, they fired 18 missiles and a drone in the attack.
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<h2>Deadly US strikes target Houthi leaders</h2>
The US airstrikes carried out on Saturday, marked the first direct action against the rebel group since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. The White House confirmed that several Houthi leaders had been killed in the operation.
According to the Yemeni rebels&rsquo; health ministry, the strikes left at least 53 people dead.
US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz told ABC News that the strikes &ldquo;actually targeted multiple Houthi leaders and took them out.&rdquo; He also stressed that the US would hold both the Houthis and their Iranian backers accountable.
&ldquo;If that means their targeting ships that they have put in to help, their Iranian trainers... other things that they have put in to help the Houthis attack the global economy, those targets will be on the table too,&rdquo; he stated. Speaking separately on Fox News, Waltz said the strikes served as a clear warning to Iran, declaring that &ldquo;enough is enough.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump issues stern warning</h2>
Following the attacks, President Trump made a forceful statement on Truth Social, warning Houthi leaders, &ldquo;YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON&rsquo;T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!&rdquo;
He also directed a warning at Iran, saying &ldquo;To Iran: Support for the Houthi terrorists must end IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT threaten the American People, their President, who has received one of the largest mandates in Presidential History, or Worldwide shipping lanes. If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable and, we won&rsquo;t be nice about it!&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “In response to this (US) aggression, the armed forces conducted a military operation... targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships,” the rebels said.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen announced on Sunday (March 16) that they had launched an attack on a United States aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This came just hours after the US carried out airstrikes against the Iran-backed group, resulting in at least 53 casualties. “In response to this (US) aggression, the armed forces conducted a military operation... targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships,” the rebels stated. According to their claim, they fired 18 missiles and a drone in the attack. Also read: Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response after Trump orders strikes on Houthis; Russia urges US to not use force in Yemen Deadly US strikes target Houthi leaders The US airstrikes carried out on Saturday, marked the first direct action against the rebel group since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. The White House confirmed that several Houthi leaders had been killed in the operation. According to the Yemeni rebels’ health ministry, the strikes left at least 53 people dead. US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz told ABC News that the strikes “actually targeted multiple Houthi leaders and took them out.” He also stressed that the US would hold both the Houthis and their Iranian backers accountable. “If that means their targeting ships that they have put in to help, their Iranian trainers... other things that they have put in to help the Houthis attack the global economy, those targets will be on the table too,” he stated. Speaking separately on Fox News, Waltz said the strikes served as a clear warning to Iran, declaring that “enough is enough.” Also read: ‘Enough is enough’: White House puts Iran ‘on notice’ after US strike kills multiple Houthi leaders Trump issues stern warning Following the attacks, President Trump made a forceful statement on Truth Social, warning Houthi leaders, “YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON’T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!” He also directed a warning at Iran, saying “To Iran: Support for the Houthi terrorists must end IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT threaten the American People, their President, who has received one of the largest mandates in Presidential History, or Worldwide shipping lanes. If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable and, we won’t be nice about it!” (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after Trump airstrikes kill 53

TThe first U.S. strikes against Yemen's Houthis under President Trump have killed 31 people in multiple cities across the country. The Iran-backed rebels say that women and children are among those dead. The strikes targeted multiple cities, including the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Strikes were also reported in Hudaydah, home to Houthi-held military facilities and its political bureau, as well as in southwestern Dhamar and the district of Abs.

US airstrikes in Yemen: Iran condemns strikes as a 'gross violation' of international law

US strikes killed "multiple" Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday (March 16).
The attack was described as a strong response to the group's continued assaults on Red Sea shipping, with Washington also warning Iran to cease its support for the rebels.
Speaking to ABC News, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz stated, &ldquo;These were not kind of pinprick, back and forth -- what ultimately proved to be feckless attacks.&rdquo;
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He added that the strikes were a significant escalation, saying, &ldquo;This was an overwhelming response that actually targeted multiple Houthi leaders and took them out. And the difference here is, one, going after the Houthi leadership, and two, holding Iran responsible.&rdquo;
"It is Iran that has repeatedly funded, resourced, trained, and helped the Houthis target not only US warships, but global commerce, and has helped the Houthis shut down two of the world's most strategic sea lanes," Waltz added.
In a separate interview with Fox News, Waltz reiterated the message to Tehran, declaring, &ldquo;We just hit them with overwhelming force and put Iran on notice that enough is enough.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump&rsquo;s warning to Iran</h2>
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the military action, calling it a "decisive step" against the Houthis. A Houthi health official later reported that the airstrikes had resulted in 31 deaths.
Trump also delivered a stern warning to Iran, stating, &ldquo;To Iran: Support for the Houthi terrorists must end IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT threaten the American People, their President, who has received one of the largest mandates in Presidential History, or Worldwide shipping lanes. If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable and, we won&rsquo;t be nice about it!&rdquo;
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<h2>Iran&rsquo;s response</h2>
Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guards chief, Hossein Salami, dismissed Trump&rsquo;s threats, saying, &ldquo;Iran will not wage war, but if anyone threatens, it will give appropriate, decisive and conclusive responses.&rdquo;
Salami also defended the Houthis, referring to them as &ldquo;the representative of the Yemenis&rdquo; and asserting that they make their own &ldquo;strategic and operational decisions&rdquo; independently.
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Meanwhile, Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, criticised the US, saying, &ldquo;The United States Government has no authority, or business, dictating Iranian foreign policy.&rdquo; He further condemned the airstrikes, urging Washington to stop &ldquo;the killing of Yemeni people&rdquo; and reminded that &ldquo;the time when Washington could dictate Tehran&rsquo;s foreign policy ended in 1979&rdquo;, referencing Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolution.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the military action, calling it a decisive step against the Houthis. A Houthi health official later reported that the airstrikes had resulted in 31 deaths.

US strikes killed "multiple" Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday (March 16). The attack was described as a strong response to the group's continued assaults on Red Sea shipping, with Washington also warning Iran to cease its support for the rebels. Speaking to ABC News, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz stated, “These were not kind of pinprick, back and forth -- what ultimately proved to be feckless attacks.” Also read: Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response after Trump orders strikes on Houthis; Russia urges US to not use force in Yemen He added that the strikes were a significant escalation, saying, “This was an overwhelming response that actually targeted multiple Houthi leaders and took them out. And the difference here is, one, going after the Houthi leadership, and two, holding Iran responsible.” "It is Iran that has repeatedly funded, resourced, trained, and helped the Houthis target not only US warships, but global commerce, and has helped the Houthis shut down two of the world's most strategic sea lanes," Waltz added. In a separate interview with Fox News, Waltz reiterated the message to Tehran, declaring, “We just hit them with overwhelming force and put Iran on notice that enough is enough.” Trump’s warning to Iran President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the military action, calling it a "decisive step" against the Houthis. A Houthi health official later reported that the airstrikes had resulted in 31 deaths. Trump also delivered a stern warning to Iran, stating, “To Iran: Support for the Houthi terrorists must end IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT threaten the American People, their President, who has received one of the largest mandates in Presidential History, or Worldwide shipping lanes. If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable and, we won’t be nice about it!” Also read: Alien Enemies Act: The 18th-century wartime law Trump used for deportation but failed, explained Iran’s response Iran’s Revolutionary Guards chief, Hossein Salami, dismissed Trump’s threats, saying, “Iran will not wage war, but if anyone threatens, it will give appropriate, decisive and conclusive responses.” Salami also defended the Houthis, referring to them as “the representative of the Yemenis” and asserting that they make their own “strategic and operational decisions” independently. Also read: 'Feared for my life’: How Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan doged immigration officials before 'self-deporting' Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, criticised the US, saying, “The United States Government has no authority, or business, dictating Iranian foreign policy.” He further condemned the airstrikes, urging Washington to stop “the killing of Yemeni people” and reminded that “the time when Washington could dictate Tehran’s foreign policy ended in 1979”, referencing Iran’s Islamic Revolution. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Enough is enough’: White House puts Iran ‘on notice’ after US strike kills multiple Houthi leaders

Yemen's Houthi rebels accused Washington on Thursday of designating them a terrorist group for supporting the Palestinian people, their stated motive for months of attacks on Israel and in the Red Sea.
On Wednesday, US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> signed an executive order to once again blacklist the Iran-backed rebels as a "foreign terrorist organisation", moving to reimpose the more restrictive categorisation after it was dropped by his predecessor.
"The American designation targets all the Yemeni people and their honourable position in support of the oppressed Palestinian people," said a Houthi statement quoted by the rebel-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel. 
"This reflects the degree of bias on the part of the current American administration in favour of the usurper Zionist entity (Israel)."
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The Houthis are part of Iran's "axis of resistance", a collection of militant groups in the region arrayed against Israel. 
For more than a year they have waged a campaign of attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden that has disrupted global shipping.
They have also repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, which was sparked by Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
The Houthis have said their attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians. 
<h2>'Pretext' for sanctions</h2>
Iran too condemned the group's terror designation on Thursday, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei saying the blacklisting was "a pretext for imposing inhumane sanctions against the Yemeni people", describing it as "unjustified and baseless".
Iran insists that its allied groups act independently.
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Israel, meanwhile, welcomed the move, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar calling it "an important step in fighting terror and combating the destabilising elements in our region".
The Houthis were blacklisted during Trump's first term, but were removed in 2021 after his successor Joe Biden took office.
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-biden" rel="dofollow">Biden</a> administration last year put the Houthis back on the list of "specially designated global terrorist" groups, a slightly less severe classification that still allowed for humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn country.
Trump's redesignation order may take several weeks to come into effect. 
Yemen has been at war since 2014, when the Houthis forced the internationally recognised government out of the capital Sanaa and much of the north and the Red Sea coast.
The conflict has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with a senior UN official saying more than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, including around 17 million who cannot meet their basic food needs.
The Houthis urged the "international community and human rights organisations on Thursday to condemn" the terrorist designation, saying it would "have negative repercussions on the humanitarian situation in Yemen".
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World, Middle East: On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to once again blacklist the Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a "foreign terrorist organisation".

Yemen's Houthi rebels accused Washington on Thursday of designating them a terrorist group for supporting the Palestinian people, their stated motive for months of attacks on Israel and in the Red Sea. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to once again blacklist the Iran-backed rebels as a "foreign terrorist organisation", moving to reimpose the more restrictive categorisation after it was dropped by his predecessor. "The American designation targets all the Yemeni people and their honourable position in support of the oppressed Palestinian people," said a Houthi statement quoted by the rebel-affiliated Al-Masirah TV channel. "This reflects the degree of bias on the part of the current American administration in favour of the usurper Zionist entity (Israel)." Also read: 'Blatantly unconstitutional,' Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order The Houthis are part of Iran's "axis of resistance", a collection of militant groups in the region arrayed against Israel. For more than a year they have waged a campaign of attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden that has disrupted global shipping. They have also repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, which was sparked by Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The Houthis have said their attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians. 'Pretext' for sanctions Iran too condemned the group's terror designation on Thursday, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei saying the blacklisting was "a pretext for imposing inhumane sanctions against the Yemeni people", describing it as "unjustified and baseless". Iran insists that its allied groups act independently. Also read: Trump slams ‘unfair’ EU trade policies, vows US will ‘do something about it’ Israel, meanwhile, welcomed the move, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar calling it "an important step in fighting terror and combating the destabilising elements in our region". The Houthis were blacklisted during Trump's first term, but were removed in 2021 after his successor Joe Biden took office. The Biden administration last year put the Houthis back on the list of "specially designated global terrorist" groups, a slightly less severe classification that still allowed for humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn country. Trump's redesignation order may take several weeks to come into effect. Yemen has been at war since 2014, when the Houthis forced the internationally recognised government out of the capital Sanaa and much of the north and the Red Sea coast. The conflict has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with a senior UN official saying more than 19.5 million people in Yemen will need assistance in 2025, including around 17 million who cannot meet their basic food needs. The Houthis urged the "international community and human rights organisations on Thursday to condemn" the terrorist designation, saying it would "have negative repercussions on the humanitarian situation in Yemen". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Yemen's Houthi rebels call US 'terrorist organisation' label 'bias for Israel', Iran condemns move

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