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FBI Seeks Leads in Robert Levinson Disappearance Case

3/22/2026

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The FBI is renewing its appeal for information about Robert Levinson, a former agent who disappeared in Iran on March 9, 2007.
FBI Director Kash Patel reaffirmed the bureau's commitment to finding Levinson, who is presumed dead after U.S. officials believed he likely died in Iranian custody.
Levinson was working as a private investigator and reportedly involved in a CIA mission to recruit an American fugitive.
Despite U.S. claims of Iranian involvement, Iran denies any knowledge of Levinson's fate.
The FBI offers a reward of up to $5 million for information regarding his case.

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The FBI is renewing its appeal for information about Robert Levinson, a former agent who disappeared in Iran on March 9, 2007.
FBI Director Kash Patel reaffirmed the bureau's commitment to finding Levinson, who is presumed dead after U.S. officials believed he likely died in Iranian custody.
Levinson was working as a private investigator and reportedly involved in a CIA mission to recruit an American fugitive.
Despite U.S. claims of Iranian involvement, Iran denies any knowledge of Levinson's fate.
The FBI offers a reward of up to $5 million for information regarding his case.