US special envoy for Iran placed on leave while security clearance reviewed

Robert Malley expects investigation to be resolved favourably and soon' in wake of inquiry reportedly assessing his handling of classified documents

The US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, has said his security clearance is being reviewed and he is on leave in the meantime.

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 favourably and soon," Malley, a key figure in efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, told Reuters, Axios and CNN on Thursday. In the meantime, I am on leave."