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

FILE – U.S. Department of State sign is seen at the State Department in Washington, Aug. 10, 2006. The State Department’s internal watchdog says that officials did not follow proper protocol when handling the security clearance suspension of the U.S. special envoy for Iran following allegations last year that he may have mishandled classified information. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)