US Special Envoy for Iran on Leave; Security Clearance Under Review

U.S. special envoy for Iran Robert Malley has been on leave due to his security clearance being under review.
Malley told multiple outlets on June 29 that he was “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.”
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on June 29 that Malley was on leave, but did not give a reason.
“Abram Paley is serving as acting Special Envoy for Iran and leading the department’s work in this area,” Miller told numerous outlets….}