Biden's Iran envoy Robert Malley placed on leave amid security clearance investigation

Iran’s Sweetheart on Biden Team Robert Malley on Leave for ‘Security Clearance Review’

The Biden administration is interested in a much more limited agreement with Iran than Malley has been pushing for.

US envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, placed on unpaid leave over security clearance investigation

Robert Malley, the US special envoy to Iran, has reportedly been placed on unpaid leave starting Thursday. As per a CNN report citing multiple sources, the step was taken after Malley's security clearance was suspended earlier this year due to an investigation into his handling of classified material.  "I have been informed that my security clearance is under review. I have not been provided any further information, but I expect the investigatio…

US special envoy for Iran placed on leave while security clearance reviewed

Robert Malley expects investigation ‘to be resolved favourably and soon’ in wake of inquiry reportedly assessing his handling of classified documents

Biden's Iran envoy on leave, says his "security clearance is under review"

U.S. special envoy for Iran Rob Malley said he was informed that his "security clearance is under review" and has "not been provided any further information."

Biden's Iran envoy placed on leave pending security clearance

The US pointman on Iran has been placed on leave, the State Department said Thursday, as reports said that his handling of sensitive material was under review.

Biden’s special envoy for Iran ‘on leave’ after possibly mishandling classified documents

A US official told CNN that Robert Malley’s security clearance was suspended amid a State Department diplomatic security probe into the possible mishandling of classified material.