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50 US Joint Staff Members Undergo Polygraph Tests Over Iran War Leaks

US investigators administered polygraph tests to 50 Joint Staff members regarding classified leaks about Iran war munitions shortages.

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US government investigators subjected 50 members of the American military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests regarding leaks to journalists. [1] President Trump on 2026-09-03 posted on Truth Social calling US media 'treasonous scum' for reporting on alleged US missile and interceptor shortages during the Iran war, claiming the reports are false. [2] The investigation specifically asked military officers and civilian employees if they disclosed classified information or provided details about diminished US munitions stocks. [3] The leaks reportedly included information on how the Iran war has created a shortage of crucial munitions, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors. [4] President Trump claimed on 2026-09-03 that the US has virtually unlimited amounts of mid-to-high grade ammunition and is producing and stockpiling at levels never seen before, while also saying the US is not currently selling ammunition to others. [5] The Iran war reached its six-month mark in early September 2026, despite White House officials initially assuring Americans it would be a four-to-six-week operation. [6] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on 2026-09-02 criticized the media at a G20 meeting in Asheville, saying the media is one of Iran's best allies and that it publishes lies from Iran. [7] The polygraph tests were conducted in August after media reports detailed diminished stocks of crucial munitions. [8]
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  1. US government investigators subjected 50 members of the American military's Joint Staff to polygraph tests regarding leaks to journalists. · middleeasteye.net
  2. President Trump on 2026-09-03 posted on Truth Social calling US media 'treasonous scum' for reporting on alleged US missile and interceptor shortages during the Iran war, claiming the reports are false. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  3. The investigation specifically asked military officers and civilian employees if they disclosed classified information or provided details about diminished US munitions stocks. · middleeasteye.net
  4. The leaks reportedly included information on how the Iran war has created a shortage of crucial munitions, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors. · middleeasteye.net
  5. President Trump claimed on 2026-09-03 that the US has virtually unlimited amounts of mid-to-high grade ammunition and is producing and stockpiling at levels never seen before, while also saying the US is not currently selling ammunition to others. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  6. The Iran war reached its six-month mark in early September 2026, despite White House officials initially assuring Americans it would be a four-to-six-week operation. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  7. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on 2026-09-02 criticized the media at a G20 meeting in Asheville, saying the media is one of Iran's best allies and that it publishes lies from Iran. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  8. The polygraph tests were conducted in August after media reports detailed diminished stocks of crucial munitions. · middleeasteye.net
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