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Top US military officials face lie-detectors in leak investigation: reports

Top US military officials face lie-detectors in leak investigation: reports The Pentagon has begun subjecting senior military officials to lie-detector tests as part of an investigation into who leaked details about US munitions stockpiles, US media reported. Reports in July said the US was rationing some munitions, particularly missile interceptors, amid concerns over supplies following months…

The Pentagon has initiated the use of lie-detector tests for senior military officials as part of an ongoing investigation into the leak of information regarding US munitions stockpiles, according to reports from US media. The inquiry specifically targets the leak of details about the US's rationing of munitions, particularly missile interceptors, following months of conflict with Iran.

President Donald Trump previously dismissed these claims, stating that the US possesses a significant amount of ammunition in various types, while acknowledging the military's desire for more advanced weaponry. Around 50 members of the Joint Staff, the Pentagon's planning and advisory body, are reportedly being subjected to polygraph examinations as part of this leak investigation.

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