I asked Grok about it
Based on available reports, the leaked details of the U.S. military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, which surfaced in a Signal group chat inadvertently including journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, contained sensitive operational information. The specifics mentioned include discussions among senior Trump administration officials—such as Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz—about the impending strikes. The chat reportedly revealed operational details such as intended targets, the types of weapons the U.S. planned to deploy, and the sequencing of the attacks. These strikes, executed on March 15, 2025, targeted Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The messages also included real-time updates and congratulatory notes as the strikes unfolded, with one official, Michael Waltz, praising the effort minutes after the strikes hit, alongside emojis of a U.S. flag, fist, and fire. While the exact targets (e.g., specific locations or facilities) were not universally detailed across all sources, the inclusion of such operational specifics in an unsecured chat was described as a significant security lapse, potentially compromising military secrecy and personnel safety. The White House acknowledged the authenticity of the chat, and investigations into how it was leaked are ongoing
?? this says the chat 'reportedly' revealed operational details.
You're right to point out the "reportedly" qualifier. That term reflects the nature of the available information, which comes from secondary sources like news reports rather than a direct, verified leak of the chat itself. As of now, no public primary source (like the full chat transcript) has been released, so the exact details remain somewhat speculative. What’s confirmed is that the Signal group chat, intended for senior Trump administration officials, accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, leading to the exposure of sensitive discussions about the March 15, 2025, U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
News outlets, such as The Atlantic and Semafor, indicate that the chat contained operational specifics—things like intended targets, weapon types, and attack sequencing—along with real-time updates and reactions. However, without the raw chat logs, the precise wording and full scope of what was leaked are filtered through journalistic interpretation, hence the "reportedly."