Reza Amiri Moghadam wanted in alleged abduction of FBI agent
Islamabad July 16: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has been declared by the USA as the “most wanted” individuals sought after by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged role in the abduction, detention, and probable death of retired FBI special agent Robert A Levinson.
Reza Amiri Moghadam, 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. The Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam enjoys diplomatic immunity according to the Geneva convention.
Levinson traveled 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 Moghadam and others for their involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death. The FBI continues its investigation in order to identify more Iranian officials involved in Levinson’s abduction.
The FBI has now added three alleged Iranian intelligence officials including Tehran’s current ambassador to Pakistan to its “Most Wanted” list over their alleged role in the disappearance of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to be dead.
The FBI’s Washington Field Office identified the three individuals as Reza Amiri Moghadam, Taghi Daneshvar and Gholamhossein Mohammadnia.
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“The FBI is leading the way in holding Iran accountable for the abduction of Bob Levinson, a devoted father and patriotic American,” Senator Jim Risch wrote on X.
“These new posters are seeking information related to his kidnapping. We will never forget Bob and his family, and we will hold those responsible to account for their crimes.”
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Levinson disappeared in 2007 while on an unauthorized CIA mission to Iran’s Kish Island. US officials believe he died in Iranian custody, although Tehran has never acknowledged detaining him and continues to deny any involvement.
In 2020, Levinson’s family released a statement saying they had concluded, based on information from US officials, that he had died while in Iranian custody.
