The Department of Defense has initiated an internal investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified information concerning U.S. munitions supplies. According to reports, the Pentagon is utilizing polygraph examinations to question high-ranking military officers and civilian employees within the Joint Staff. The investigation aims to determine who provided journalists with details regarding the depletion of military stockpiles, which have been strained by the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

While the specific scope of the testing remains under internal review, the use of polygraphs represents a significant effort by the military to secure sensitive data. The Washington Examiner reports that the crackdown was prompted by multiple news outlets publishing information about the state of U.S. munitions. NDTV, citing a report from The New York Times, confirms that the questioning has focused on whether staff members leaked sensitive data to the press. There is currently no official statement from the Pentagon confirming the exact number of individuals tested or the specific timeline of the investigation. The use of such measures highlights the tension between the military's need to protect operational security and the public interest in understanding the logistical impacts of current military engagements.