Daijiworld Media Network- Washington

Washington, Mar 25: Senior US officials allegedly used the encrypted messaging app Signal to coordinate discussions on potential military responses to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, according to reports.

Sources indicate that officials from the Pentagon, State Department, and intelligence agencies engaged in secure, real-time communications via Signal to strategize countermeasures against Houthi militants targeting commercial and naval vessels. The use of an encrypted platform highlights concerns over cybersecurity and information leaks.

The Iran-backed Houthis have ramped up their missile and drone attacks on international shipping, prompting the US and its allies to consider stronger military action. Recent strikes by US and UK forces have aimed to neutralize Houthi threats, but tensions remain high in the region.

While Signal is known for end-to-end encryption, the use of a private app for high-stakes military discussions has raised questions about transparency and official communication protocols. Officials maintain that the platform was used for urgent coordination, not for formal decision-making.

With escalating tensions in the Middle East, Washington’s response to the Houthi aggression is expected to shape regional security dynamics in the coming weeks.