The article recounts a journalist's insider experience regarding U.S. military actions against Houthi targets in Yemen, which began shortly after the Hamas invasion of Israel. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, escalated attacks on Israel and disrupted global trade, prompting a significant response from the U.S. Although the Biden administration appeared ineffective in addressing these threats, the incoming Trump administration promised a stronger approach. The journalist details being informed about the impending strike via a message from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before the public announcement.
The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen. I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded.
The story technically begins shortly after the Hamas invasion of southern Israel, in October 2023. The Houthis-an Iran-backed terrorist organization... soon launched attacks on Israel and on international shipping.
Throughout 2024, the Biden administration was ineffective in countering these Houthi attacks; the incoming Trump administration promised a tougher response.
On Tuesday, March 11, I received a connection request on Signal from a user identified as Michael Waltz. I assumed that the Michael Waltz in question was President Donald Trump's national security adviser.
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