Pentagon issues polygraph tests in hunt for leakers: Report
The Pentagon has reportedly subjected some high-ranking military officials and civilian employees to polygraph tests as part of an effort to identify suspected leaks to journalists, including disclosures about U.S. munitions stockpiles being depleted by the war with Iran.
TL;DR
- The Pentagon is reportedly using polygraph tests to identify leaks to journalists.
- The leaks are suspected to be related to disclosures about U.S. munitions stockpiles being depleted by the war with Iran.
- High-ranking military officials and civilian employees were subjected to these tests.
- The investigations focused on whether individuals disclosed classified information or information about munitions stocks to the press.
- Polygraph examinations took place in August, coinciding with reports of strained U.S. supplies.
- Sources indicated that no one failed the questions concerning the leaks.