Key facts
- Platte B. Moring III named lead inspector for U.S. war with Iran probe.
- Cheryl L. Mason made the designation.
- The announcement was made by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General on Wednesday.
The Pentagon's Inspector General, Platte B. Moring III, has been appointed as the lead inspector responsible for investigating the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran. This designation was announced on Wednesday by the Defense Department's Office of Inspector General. Cheryl L. Mason, who chairs the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, formally designated Moring for this critical role. The scope of the investigation will focus on the U.S. war efforts concerning Iran.