US Probes Leaks on Ammo Shortage as Intel Warns of Prolonged Iran Conflict
US investigators subjected 50 Joint Chiefs officials to polygraph tests following leaks about ammunition shortages. Meanwhile, intelligence reports suggest Iran is determined to sustain the military confrontation through the US midterm elections.
Pentagon Launches Polygraph Probe Over Leaks
US government investigators have taken the unusual step of administering polygraph tests to approximately 50 high-ranking officials within the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The move follows a wave of media reports suggesting that the ongoing military confrontation with Iran has depleted critical US ammunition stockpiles, including long-range missiles.
According to officials briefed on the matter, investigators questioned military officers and civilian staff about whether they disclosed classified information regarding declining inventory levels to the press. The sweep was designed both to identify the source of the leaks and to deter future unauthorized disclosures.
Iran Prepares for Long-Term Attrition
While US President Donald Trump focuses on a policy of maximum economic pressure, recent American intelligence reports indicate that Tehran is determined to prolong the military conflict for months, at least until the US midterm elections in November.
Sources familiar with the intelligence state that Iran's hardline leadership is considering a significant escalation. After six months of conflict, Iranian officials have reportedly gained a better understanding of their military capabilities and feel increasingly confident.
President Donald Trump downplayed the scale of the conflict, stating:
"We know about everything that moves anywhere across Iran. And if something goes wrong, we hit them hard. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon because we prevented that from happening."
Trump characterized the situation as a "military confrontation" rather than a war, noting that US losses remain minimal compared to historical conflicts.
Western Powers Push for UN Security Council Referral
On the diplomatic front, the US, Great Britain, France, and Germany have drafted a resolution for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors. The draft calls for referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its failure to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Since the June 2025 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, Tehran has denied IAEA inspectors access to the affected sites. Consequently, the agency has been unable to verify Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which is estimated to include approximately 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60%.
