Biden Iran Envoy Faces Probe Over Security Clearance Suspension and Tehran Ties
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President Biden's former Iran envoy Robert Malley is facing a probe from the State Department's Inspector General regarding his ties to Tehran and the suspension of his security clearance.
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Malley was a key architect of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and has long shaped US policy toward Iran.
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The Inspector General's probe will examine if proper procedures were followed in suspending Malley's clearance and his employment status.
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Lawmakers have pressed for answers on why Malley was placed on leave, with some speculating he compromised classified information about Iran.
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The Biden administration has declined to provide details publicly on the mystery surrounding why Malley was suspended.