The person at the center of this case
Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
Cold Case · Open
TAGHI DANESHVAR
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on Kish Island, Iran on March 9, 2007. Iranian MOIS official Taghi Daneshvar is wanted for questioning regarding Levinson's alleged abduction, detention, and probable death. Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showed Levinson in captivity. The U.S. Treasury designated Daneshvar in March 2025 for his involvement.
Kish Island, Iran
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington D.C.
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Case Summary
Retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson disappeared on Kish Island, Iran on March 9, 2007. Iranian MOIS official Taghi Daneshvar is wanted for questioning regarding Levinson's alleged abduction, detention, and probable death. Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showed Levinson in captivity. The U.S. Treasury designated Daneshvar in March 2025 for his involvement.
Timeline of Events
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2007-03-08
Travel to Kish Island
Robert A. Levinson traveled to Kish Island, Iran
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2007-03-09
Disappearance
Levinson disappeared 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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2025-03-01
Treasury designation
U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Taghi Daneshvar and others for involvement in Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Taghi Daneshvar, MOIS official, wanted for questioning regarding abduction and detention
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evidence
Lead #2Video and photographs from 2010-2011 showing Levinson in captivity
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person
Lead #3Robert A. Levinson, retired FBI Special Agent
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clue
Lead #4Iran's alleged efforts to cover up responsibility for Levinson's disappearance
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:400
Started:March 8, 2007
Last Updated:April 26, 2026