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March was a very busy month for the relatively new Trump administration which has seen some good things happen and some bad. Good news first; ICE continues the deportation of some of the worst of the illegal migrants that have cross the border, shipping Venezuelan gang members to El Salvadorian prisons while leftist Obama-appointed judges attempt to stop them. Trump has also ordered the US military to disable the Houthis military capability to fire missiles on shipping in the Red Sea. Now the not so good news; there was a leak of "sensitive" information by National Defense members when they "mistakenly" adding an Atlantic Journal reporter to the Signal feed where discussion of the attack on the Houthis took place. We can expect some fallout from this, and we will keep an eye on what happens next.
Trump has officially put the Iranians on notice by issuing a warning that the US will hold Iran responsible for any attacks by the Houthis on international interests in the Red Sea, driving the point home by deploying as many as seven B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia in the India Ocean. Tensions are high and indications are that things could go hot at any moment so stay tuned to the MonkeyWerx Sitreps for updates.
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Trump Admin Deports 250+ Gang Members to El Salvador
President Donald Trump shared a video on Sunday showing the arrival of illegal immigrant gang members at a high-security prison in El Salvador, following the deportation of over 250 illegal immigrants. The video, posted by the Trump administration's Rapid Response 47 team on X (formerly Twitter), shows the gang members being escorted off a plane, transported to the Terrorism Confinement Center, and entering the prison. Trump criticized President Joe Biden and the Democratic leadership for allowing these individuals into the U.S., thanking El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele for accepting the deportees. The deportation followed an agreement between the Trump administration and Bukele to detain illegal immigrants in El Salvador's prisons. Of the 261 deported, 137 were removed under the Alien Enemies Act, 101 through the normal immigration process, 21 were MS-13 members, and two were MS-13 ringleaders. This came hours after a U.S. District Judge blocked the use of wartime powers to remove immigrants without court hearings. The White House defended the actions, asserting the legality of the deportations.
US Target Houthis Key Leader Strongholds in Yemen
The U.S. launched significant airstrikes across Yemen, targeting key Houthi positions in Saada province and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah. Yemeni sources report over 10 strikes on sites in Saada, including weapons storage and training facilities. The operation, which marks the largest U.S. military action in the Middle East since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, was a response to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have escalated attacks on shipping lanes since late 2023, claiming solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. In retaliation, the U.S. has focused on intercepting missiles and targeting Houthi military infrastructure. Houthi leaders, including Abdul Malik al-Houthi, have moved their operations into hiding, cutting off communications to evade detection. Despite these efforts, U.S. strikes continue, forcing further displacement. The Houthis vowed to escalate their attacks, citing their right to self-defense against U.S. actions. Additionally, they threatened further strikes on Israeli targets unless attacks on Gaza cease.
Sec Def Hegseth Involved with Leaked Discussion Over Houthis Confirmed by White House
The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump’s national security team accidentally leaked war plans in a Signal group chat that included The Atlantic Editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg. The chat, titled “Houthi PC small group,” revealed operational details of forthcoming U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted the attack plans, including target locations, weapons, and sequencing. Goldberg verified the authenticity when explosions were reported in Sanaa two hours after Hegseth’s post. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz reportedly added Goldberg to the chat by mistake. Vice President J.D. Vance initially questioned the strike’s timing, warning of potential oil price spikes and inconsistent messaging with Trump’s European policy but ultimately supported the decision. Trump claimed ignorance of the incident. The White House is investigating the leak but insists it did not jeopardize national security. Following the attack, the chat participants, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, celebrated the operation’s success with congratulatory messages and emojis.
Iran ‘Will Be Held Responsible’ for Any Shots Fired by Houthis Warns Trump
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran that any attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on U.S. assets would be attributed to Iran itself. The warning followed a U.S. bombing strike on Houthi weapon facilities, reportedly using B-2 stealth bombers to target underground sites used by the Houthis to store missiles and munitions for attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Trump criticized Iran, accusing it of controlling the Houthis by providing weapons, money, and intelligence. He vowed that any future Houthi attacks would be met with significant force, with Iran held directly responsible. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth echoed this stance, stressing that the U.S. military would continue to target Houthi forces until they cease their attacks on commercial and military ships. Hegseth also condemned the Biden administration's inaction, noting that the Houthis had repeatedly attacked U.S. ships without consequence. The U.S. has vowed to restore freedom of navigation in the region and warned Iran not to intervene.
Multiple B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers Deployed to Diego Garcia
Aviation enthusiasts using open-source data tracked a surprise U.S. Air Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, with at least four or five aircraft reportedly landing at Diego Garcia. The deployment, beginning on March 24, 2025, involved flights with callsigns PITCH 11–14 and ABBA 11–12, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers from Guam. One B-2, PITCH 13, declared an emergency and diverted to Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam. The Diego Garcia base, with four specialized B-2 hangars, could accommodate the bombers, though the lack of official acknowledgment has fueled speculation about potential combat operations. Some analysts suspect the deployment may be a show of force toward Iran, coinciding with U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and increased tensions over Iran's nuclear program. The B-2s are the only U.S. aircraft capable of carrying the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, designed to destroy hardened bunkers. Concurrently, the U.S. is bolstering its regional presence with F-35 rotations and two Navy carrier strike groups, suggesting a broader strategic posture in the Middle East.
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