Iran envoy Malley may have been on ‘classified White House call’ after clearance suspended, watchdog finds

Richard Nephew, the former U.S. envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, may have been on a “classified White House call” despite having his security clearance suspended, according to an investigation by the watchdog group, Project on Government Oversight. The report suggests that Malley may have participated in a classified conference call regarding Iran policy, during a period when his security clearance was suspended for a review. If these allegations are true, it raises questions about the handling of classified information and potential breaches of security protocols within the White House. Information regarding why Malley’s security clearance was suspended or what the exact ramifications are of any potential breach have not been specified. The White House has yet to make a formal response to these allegations. Malley’s representative maintains that, to the best of his knowledge, he acted within appropriate guidelines, under advice of counsel.