Robert Malley: What happened to him? Here’s everything you need to know about Biden administration’s former envoy for Iran
Robert Malley, a prominent figure in the Biden administration, had been suspended from his role, leaving many wondering what had transpired. Malley was a key player in shaping the Democratic Party's Middle East policy and had previously been involved in diplomatic efforts with Iran during the Obama era.
His sudden departure during renewed talks with Iran raised eyebrows, but the most intriguing detail, kept under wraps by the Biden team for months, was the reason behind his suspension: allegations of mishandling classified documents.
So, what exactly was Robert Malley involved in that led to an investigation by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and subsequent involvement of the FBI?
A significant part of Malley's responsibilities was to disseminate information within the U.S.-based Iranian diaspora, ultimately reaching Tehran. According to Iranian press reports that have set foreign policy circles abuzz, it was these contacts that landed him in hot water.
The fact that details about Malley's suspension are primarily emerging from Iranian media rather than U.S. sources suggests that a significant aspect of the story remains untold by the White House.
In early July, the Tehran Times, an English-language outlet linked to the Iranian regime, published an article shedding light on the insider details of the situation but without providing a definitive answer to the central mystery.
According to the article, Malley's security clearance was suspended on April 21, a full two months before the news became public. During this period, he reportedly met with CIA Director William Burns and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in an attempt to resolve his predicament.
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