Former Obama aide Malley expected to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran

Biden is expected to name Robert Malley, who served as a top Iran adviser in the administration of former President Obama, as his special envoy on Iran, according to two sources. Malley’s appointment could be announced as soon as Friday, one of the sources told on Thursday. While some Republican lawmakers expressed concern that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel, several foreign policy veterans supported his appointment. Observers believe concerns about his appointment are part of a broader effort against diplomacy with Iran and reversing in full President Donald Trump’s wise approach towards Iran. Malley was…