Pentagon Polygraphs Dozens Over Iran War Munition Leaks as Trump Denounces Shortage Reports
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 5
Pentagon Polygraphs Dozens Over Iran War Munition Leaks as Trump Denounces Shortage Reports
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 5
Summary
Dozens of senior Pentagon officials, including Joint Staff and U.S. Central Command personnel, were subjected to polygraph tests in a leak investigation tied to classified reports on U.S. munition shortages.
The probe followed media disclosures that the Iran war had strained supplies of key systems, including Patriot interceptors and THAAD missile defenses.
Sean Parnell said the Pentagon does not discuss internal investigations but treats leaks of classified national security information seriously because they can endanger U.S. forces worldwide.
The New York Times said the breadth of testing among top military officials was unprecedented, even though polygraphs are occasionally used for personnel with access to highly classified information.
Trump, angered by the reports, called claims that the U.S. lacks ammunition "treasonous" on Sept. 3 and insisted production is at record levels while blaming Biden-era aid to Ukraine.