CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington Post reports

CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington ...

Investigation of the Microwave Device

Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. officials investigated a previously unreported experiment in Norway in which a government scientist tested a microwave device and developed neurological symptoms similar to so-called Havana syndrome, the Washington Post reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter.

Details of the Experiment

Norway informed the CIA about the incident, prompting at least two visits by Pentagon and White House officials, the report said. People familiar with the test said the results did not prove U.S. diplomats and spies were targeted by a foreign adversary, though they showed pulsed-energy devices can affect human biology.

Government Response

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Verification of Reports

(Reporting by Rajveer Singh Pardesi in BengaluruEditing by Tomasz Janowski)