Suspension of security clearance for Iran envoy did not follow protocol, watchdog says

FILE – A U.S. State Department sign is seen at the State Department in Washington, Aug. 10, 2006. The State Department’s internal watchdog says officials failed to follow proper protocol in handling the suspension of the U.S. special envoy to Iran’s security clearance after allegations last year that he may have mishandled classified information. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)