Biden's Iran envoy facing State Department inspector general probe: report

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The State Department's inspector general has opened an inquiry into the suspension of President Biden's special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, according to a report.

The inspector general's office informed members of Congress on Jan. 23 about the internal investigation, Semafor reported Saturday, citing correspondence viewed by the outlet.

"The scope of the special review of the suspension of Robert Malley’s clearance will include the procedures the Department used in suspending the clearance as well as actions taken by the Department following the suspension," Ryan Holden, the inspector general’s director of congressional and public affairs, reportedly said in the letter. "This will include whether the Department followed proper procedures in suspending his clearance, determining what access to information he could maintain, and deciding the status of his employment."

Holden informed lawmakers that the inspector general was interviewing State Department staff and reviewing documents and emails as part of the probe, and that a report would be made public at a later date.

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"The special review will also examine which officials were involved in these decisions and how the process compares to that used for other types of employees," the letter added.

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