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5 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Pentagon conducts polygraph tests on 50 senior military officials
About 50 officers and staff at the U.S. military's Joint Staff underwent polygraph testing in August following news reports on ammunition shortages related to the conflict with Iran.
U.S. analysis: Iran willing to absorb costs of prolonged conflict
A New York Times report citing U.S. officials says Iran's leadership believes it can sustain a prolonged confrontation while Iranian civilians bear economic hardship.
Pentagon tests dozens of Joint Staff members over classified leaks
The Pentagon subjected about 50 members of its Joint Staff to polygraph examinations following unauthorised leaks of classified information to news outlets.
USS Abraham Lincoln crew gets first rest day after 286 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, after nearly 300 days at sea in Middle East operations, docked in Thailand for crew rest as the Pentagon plans to extend the deployment through 2027.
New York startup offers medical help to end life
A New York Times article examines Quietus, a new organization founded by doctors, nurses, and psychologists to help terminally ill patients end their lives under medical supervision.
