Investigators polygraphed about 50 employees of the Joint Staff of the US Armed Forces due to information leaks
Quick Look
- U.S. investigators polygraphed about 50 military and civilian members of the U.S.
- Joint Staff in August following reports of stockpile reductions in long-range and Patriot missiles related to the conflict with Iran, the New York Times reported.
- The Pentagon said it takes leaks of classified information seriously.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Polygraph tests were carried out in August after media publications about reductions in stockpiles of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors related to the military conflict between the United States and Iran.
Investigators polygraphed about 50 military and civilian employees of the United States Joint Staff as part of an investigation into information leaks to journalists.
The inspections took place in August following publications about reductions in stockpiles of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the department takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and conducts appropriate investigations.
NEW YORK, September 5 - RIA Novosti. Investigators polygraphed about 50 military and civilian employees of the US Joint Staff as part of an investigation into leaks to journalists, including information about ammunition shortages due to the conflict with Iran, the New York Times reported, citing sources.
According to the publication, the inspections took place in August after publications about the reduction of stocks of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptor missiles. Employees, both military and civilian, were asked whether they had passed on classified information and weapons stockpiles to the press.
"U.S. government investigators took the extraordinary step of subjecting about 50 Joint Staff staff to polygraph tests in connection with leaks to journalists, including information about how the war with Iran led to shortages of critical ammunition," the publication said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The investigation into information leaks will continue, possibly expanding the circle of employees being checked.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who exactly became the source of information leaks?
- What specific data was provided to journalists?
- Will employees who fail a polygraph test be charged?
