Pentagon tests 50 Joint Staff on leaks

The Pentagon has reportedly administered polygraph tests to approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff as part of an investigation into suspected leaks of classified information to journalists. The tests, conducted in August, focused on identifying officials who may have disclosed sensitive details concerning U.S. munitions supplies and other matters related to the ongoing Iran war. According to officials briefed on the matter, investigators questioned military officers and civilian employees about whether they had provided unauthorized information to the press, particularly regarding the status of the nation's munitions stockpile. Reports in recent months have highlighted dwindling supplies of critical weapons, including long-range precision missiles and Patriot interceptors, which are considered vital for military operations. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the Department of Defense does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters. However, he added, "We take all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigate accordingly.