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Military Personnel Demand Recognition of Havana Syndrome Injuries

3/9/2026

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Military personnel affected by Havana Syndrome seek official recognition of their injuries as new evidence emerges.
A 60 Minutes report described a classified mission that acquired a potential directed-energy weapon linked to these injuries.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, says the government has dismissed their claims.
The Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence say the injuries are unlikely from foreign attacks.

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Military personnel affected by Havana Syndrome seek official recognition of their injuries as new evidence emerges.
A 60 Minutes report described a classified mission that acquired a potential directed-energy weapon linked to these injuries.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, says the government has dismissed their claims.
The Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence say the injuries are unlikely from foreign attacks.