Who Is Leaking Iran War Secrets To Press? Trump Puts Top US Generals On Lie Detector Test

Last Updated:September 05, 2026, 11:47 IST

The examinations took place in August, following a series of media reports highlighting shortages of critical weapons, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP file)

Around 50 personnel working with the U.S. military’s Joint Staff have undergone polygraph examinations as part of an investigation into leaks to journalists, officials briefed on the matter said. The disclosures reportedly included details about shortages of key munitions resulting from the Iran war, the New York Times reported.

Military officers and civilian staff were questioned about whether they had shared classified information with members of the media. Investigators also asked whether they had disclosed details concerning reduced U.S. munitions stocks.

The examinations took place in August, following a series of media reports highlighting shortages of critical weapons, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.

The Joint Staff has between 1,500 and 2,000 officers and officials working for it.

According to the NYT, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, in a statement, said the department “does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters but takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigates accordingly.”

“Securing classified information is critical to ensuring the security of the United States and of our troops deployed around the world,” he added.

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Why did the U.S. military conduct polygraph examinations on Joint Staff personnel?

The U.S. military conducted polygraph examinations on approximately 50 Joint Staff personnel to investigate leaks to journalists regarding shortages of key munitions resulting from the Iran war and reduced U.S. munitions stocks, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.

When did the polygraph examinations for the U.S. military leaks take place?

The polygraph examinations for the U.S. military leaks took place in August. This followed a series of media reports highlighting shortages of critical weapons, such as long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.

What was the Pentagon’s official statement regarding the investigation into classified information leaks?

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the department does not comment on internal personnel or investigative matters but takes all leaks of classified national security information extremely seriously and investigates accordingly. He emphasized that securing classified information is critical for the security of the United States and its deployed troops.

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