What Happened
Pentagon Investigates Classified Leaks Amid Tensions Over Iran War
The US military Joint Staff has faced unprecedented polygraph tests as part of an investigation into leaks of classified information to journalists. The probe, which targeted around 50 military officers and civilian employees, follows media reports revealing shortages of critical munitions, including long-range missiles and Patriot air-defence interceptors. According to the New York Post, the scale of polygraph use is unusual, with officials describing it as unprecedented among senior US military personnel. The investigation was first reported by the New York Post.