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Signal leaks, Iran, and the Caribbean campaign

Contested uses of military power and the secrecy around them — the Signal group-chat leaks, strikes on Iran, and the lethal Caribbean and Venezuela boat-strike campaign.

  1. Mar 24, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Signal Group Chat Exposes Operational Details of Yemen Strikes
  2. Apr 21, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Second Signal Chat Shows Hegseth Shared Strike Details with Family
  3. Jun 21, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Operation Midnight Hammer Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities
  4. Jun 22, 2025 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms · Well supported
    Trump Declares Iran's Nuclear Program 'Obliterated' Before Intelligence Supports the Claim
  5. Aug 22, 2025 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure · Well supported
    DIA Director Is Removed After an Iran Damage Assessment Angers Trump
  6. Sep 2, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Caribbean Vessel Strike Begins a Controversial Lethal Campaign
  7. Sep 30, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Trump's Claim That Each Venezuela Drug Boat Strike Saves 25,000 Lives
  8. Jan 3, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    U.S. Operation Captures Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
  9. Feb 28, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security · Confirmed
    Operation Epic Fury Opens a Second Major Round of War with Iran