Pentagon investigators submitted approximately 50 members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces to polygraph tests. The measure came after leaks of confidential information to journalists, including details about how the war with Iran created a shortage of crucial munitions for the country.
The tests aim to identify who was responsible for sharing the classified information with the press. Additionally, according to sources cited in the article, the application of mass polygraph tests seeks to intimidate other military personnel who may consider doing the same in the future.
This is the first time that mass polygraph tests have been applied to the upper echelons of the American Armed Forces. The article was exclusive for subscribers, requiring registration for full access.
