NATO Chief Defends U.S. Trust Amid Journalist's Unplanned Chatroom Entry

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte assured Europe of its ability to trust the U.S. despite a security breach where a journalist was added to a secret chat of U.S. security aides planning a military strike in Yemen. The incident involved Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reassured European countries of their trustful ties with the U.S. after an unusual security glitch. This week, it was reported that a journalist was accidentally added to a private chat group tasked with coordinating U.S. military actions in Yemen.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, found himself in the middle of sensitive discussions on the secure Signal messaging app, raising questions about protocol adherence. He revealed the mishap in an exposé published on Monday.

According to the article and screenshots shared, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a strategic military move against a Houthi leader merely two hours before its execution. Such operations are typically classified and tightly secured.

(With inputs from agencies.)