
The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Justice for Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, Iranian MOIS official, is wanted for questioning regarding Levinson's abduction and detention—what was his specific role and which other Iranian officials were involved?
Video and photographs from 2010-2011 prove Levinson was alive in captivity—what do these materials reveal about his location, condition, and captors?
Why did Levinson travel to Kish Island in March 2007, and who did he meet or contact before disappearing?
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, after traveling to Kish Island, Iran, and is believed to have been abducted and detained by Iranian officials. Video and photographs obtained in 2010 and 2011 confirmed he was held in captivity, though his current status remains unknown. The FBI seeks information about Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, an Iranian Ministry of Intelligence official allegedly involved in the abduction, and continues investigating to identify other Iranian officials responsible.
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What efforts has Iran made to cover up its responsibility, and what documents or communications might prove the government's involvement?
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Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, an official of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), is wanted for questioning based on his alleged involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson , as well as Iran’s alleged efforts to cover up its responsibility.
Levinson travelled to Kish Island, Iran, on March 8, 2007, and has not been publicly seen or heard from since his disappearance the following day. In 2010 and 2011, a video and photographs were obtained showing Levinson in captivity.
In March of 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury designated Mohammadnia and others for their involvement in Levinson’s abduction, detention, and probable death. The FBI continues its investigation in order to identify more Iranian officials involved in Levinson’s abduction.
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson travels to Kish Island, Iran
Levinson goes missing the day after arriving on Kish Island; no public sighting or communication since
Video evidence obtained showing Levinson in captivity
Photographs obtained showing Levinson in captivity
U.S. Department of Treasury designates Gholamhossein Mohammadnia and others for involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death