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| Biden's Iran envoy benched amid investigation, security clearance suspension |
| 2023-06-30 |
| [The Hill] Rob Malley, a U.S. special envoy for Iran, has been placed on leave due to a security clearance suspension earlier this year which resulted in an investigation. A U.S. official told CNN Thursday that his clearance was suspended after the State Department conducted an investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents. While Malley remained at his post amid the investigation, he was barred from accessing classified information, the official added. State Department spokesperson Matt Miller confirmed that Malley was benched, adding that Abram Paley will serve as the acting special envoy to Iran for the U.S., according to CNN. "Rob Malley is on leave and Abram Paley is serving as acting Special Envoy for Iran and leading the Department’s work in this area," Miller told the news outlet. Malley, who was appointed to his position two years ago, confirmed that his security clearance is under review, noting in a statement that he expects the investigation to be "resolved favorably and soon." "I have been informed that my security clearance is under review. I have not been provided any further information, but I expect the investigation to be resolved favorably and soon. In the meantime, I am on leave," Malley told CNN. The move comes as Malley, who was a prominent player in working to secure the release of detained Americans in Iran, has remained excluded from the ongoing Iran nuclear deal talks. |
| Posted by:M. Murcek |
| #5 This makes the stink-quotion go up: The replacement is - Abram Paley, Special Advisor to the Vice President (Harris) for the Middle East and North Africa. |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2023-06-30 12:58 |
| #4 Maybe luggage. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-06-30 12:14 |
| #3 ...Wonder what he's been stealing? Mike |
| Posted by: MikeKozlowski 2023-06-30 11:44 |
| #2 Malley likely found information that would embarrass the Xiden Misadministration and will be fired and charged in order to keep it hidden. |
| Posted by: EMS Artifact 2023-06-30 08:47 |
| #1 mishandling of classified documents But nothing for Hillary and her team? |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-06-30 06:10 |