Biden Administration's Iran Envoy On Leave Amid Investigation Into Handling of Classified Information
- Rob Malley, the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, has been placed on unpaid leave pending an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
- Malley's security clearance was suspended due to a State Department probe into potential mishandling of classified information.
- Malley confirms being on leave but expects the issue to be resolved favorably.
- The House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman demands more information about the allegations against Malley and whether the State Department misled Congress.
- Abram Paley is serving as acting Special Envoy for Iran in Malley's absence.