Top US military officials face lie-detectors in leak hunt: Reports

In July, the United States reportedly rationed its munitions, including missile interceptors, amid supply concerns following months of conflict with Iran. However, administration officials, including President Donald Trump, denied the reports, stating that the country possessed a significant stockpile of ammunition, including various types, while acknowledging a desire for more advanced weapons.

According to US press reports, the Pentagon has initiated a lie-detector investigation to identify high-ranking military officials responsible for leaking information about the country's munitions stockpiles. The New York Times and CBS News disclosed that approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff, the Pentagon's planning and advisory personnel, were subjected to polygraph tests as part of the leak investigation.

While CBS News mentioned that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine was not tested, both outlets based their reports on unnamed sources.

The Pentagon's chief spokesman, Sean Parnell, declined to comment on the internal personnel or investigative matters, emphasizing that the military takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and conducts thorough investigations. Parnell highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding classified information to ensure the security of the United States and its deployed troops.