The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Cold Case · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
TAGHI DANESHVAR
Justice for Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Taghi Daneshvar is a MOIS official wanted for questioning—what was his specific role in Levinson's abduction and detention?
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evidence
Lead #2Video and photographs from 2010-2011 prove Levinson survived in captivity for years—where are these materials and what do they reveal about his location and condition?
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person
Lead #3What other Iranian MOIS officials were involved in Levinson's abduction, and have any cooperated with investigators?
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 by Iranian officials. Video and photographs obtained in 2010 and 2011 showed Levinson in captivity, confirming he survived for years after his disappearance. The FBI continues investigating to identify all Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) officials involved in his abduction, detention, and probable death, with Taghi Daneshvar designated as a key suspect in March 2025.
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timeline
Lead #4Why did Levinson travel to Kish Island in March 2007, and who did he meet or contact before his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #5What happened to Levinson after 2011 when the last photographs were obtained—is he still alive?
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Source Narrative
Taghi Daneshvar, 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 Daneshvar 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.
Timeline of Events
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2007-03-08
Levinson travels to Kish Island
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson travels to Kish Island, Iran
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2007-03-09
Levinson disappears
Levinson disappears and has not been publicly seen or heard from since
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2010-01-01
Video and photographs obtained
Video and photographs obtained showing Levinson in captivity
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2011-01-01
Additional photographs obtained
Additional photographs obtained showing Levinson in captivity
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2025-03-01
Treasury Department designation
United States Department of Treasury designates Taghi Daneshvar and others for involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:July 23, 2026