Posted on 01/28/21
| News Source: Arutz-7
US President Joe Biden is expected to name Robert Malley as his special envoy on Iranian affairs, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Malley served as a former top Iran adviser in the Obama administration. His appointment could be announced as soon as Friday, one of the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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The State Department declined comment. Malley did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
When Malley’s name first surfaced in news reports as a leading candidate for the post, he drew criticism from some Republican lawmakers and pro-Israel groups who expressed concern that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel. Read more at Arutz-7