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

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Jun 30, 2023

Newest development Jul 1, 2023 · 4 reportsCongress demands answers over Iran envoy Rob Malley clearance suspension

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."

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

    Headline from CBS News ·

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    Congress demands answers over Iran envoy Rob Malley clearance suspension

    Headline from Just the News ·

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Hot Air

    New: Iran envoy Malley on unpaid leave, clearance suspended over mishandled-material allegations (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Rob Malley, the US special envoy on Iran, has been placed on leave without pay, which occurred after his security clearance was suspended earlier this year amid an investigation into his handling of c...

  2. Politico

    Malley, top U.S. envoy for Iran, on leave over security clearance issue (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Rob Malley is a controversial figure among Biden aides who has tried to help revive the Iran nuclear deal.

  3. New York Post

    Biden’s special envoy for Iran ‘on leave’ after possibly mishandling classified documents (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    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.

  4. CBS News

    Biden's Iran envoy on leave, says his "security clearance is under review" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    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."

  5. The Times of Israel

    Biden point person on Iran talks put on leave amid security clearance review (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Rob Malley, who championed nuclear deal, under investigation over alleged mishandling of classified documents, expresses confidence that matter will be resolved shortly

  6. Breitbart News

    Rob Malley, Biden's Iran Envoy, Suspected of Mishandling Classified Material (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rob Malley, who serves as Biden's envoy on Iran, has been placed on leave without pay and his security clearance has been suspended.

  7. The Guardian

    US special envoy for Iran placed on leave while security clearance reviewed (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

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

  8. New York Times

    Biden’s Iran Envoy Is Placed on Leave Amid Security Clearance Review (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Even before the news about his leave, Robert Malley seemed to be playing a less prominent role in U.S. policy toward Iran in recent months.

  9. Fox News

    Biden's Iran envoy Robert Malley placed on leave amid security clearance investigation (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley has been placed on leave while his security clearance is being investigated, government officials confirmed on Thursday.

  10. Just the News

    Congress demands answers over Iran envoy Rob Malley clearance suspension (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Malley was appointed by President Biden as special envoy for Iran in January of 2021.

  11. The Times of Israel

    US Congress demands info on suspension of security clearance for envoy to Iran (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Chairman of US House Foreign Affairs Committee asks Blinken if lawmakers were misled over Rob Malley, who is under investigation over alleged mishandling of classified documents

  12. New York Post

    Congress demands more info on probe into Biden’s suspended Iran envoy Rob Malley: ‘Serious concerns’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “These reports raise serious concerns both regarding Malley’s conduct and whether the State Department misled Congress and the American public,” Texas Rep. Michael McCaul said.

  13. The Washington Free Beacon

    Congress Launches Probe Into Scandal-Plagued Biden Iran Envoy (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Friday launched a formal investigation into U.S.-Iran Envoy Robert Malley following reports that the senior Biden administration official had his security clearance revoked for mishandling classified information.

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