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Robert Levinson

An FBI poster showing a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now after five years in captivity, and an image, center, taken from the video, released by his kidnappers, and a picture before he was kidnapped, left, displayed during a news conference in Washington, March 6, 2012. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
April 18, 2026, 6:53 am
Jewish groups urge Trump, during Iran ceasefire talks, to prioritize Americans held there
US branch of group that advocated for release of Hamas hostages signs onto initiative; Robert Levinson, American Jew who died in Iranian jail, among those considered wrongfully detained
By Grace Gilson
Still image from a November 2010 video showing Robert Levinson, which was received by his family. (YouTube: Help Bob Levinson)
March 25, 2025, 7:32 pm
US sanctions 3 Iranian officials linked to death of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson
Treasury department says the three, who work in Tehran’s Ministry of Intelligence, all played a role in Levinson’s abduction, detention and probable death
By Agencies
US Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on February 26, 2021. (AP/John Raoux, File)
April 2, 2021, 12:38 am
Gaetz alleges extortion plot that included freedom for missing Jewish FBI agent
Florida Republican under investigation for alleged sexual relationship with minor brings Robert Levinson, who went missing in Iran in 2017, into increasingly complex scandal
By Ron Kampeas
An FBI poster showing a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now after five years in captivity, and an image, center, taken from the video, released by his kidnappers, and a picture before he was kidnapped, left, displayed during a news conference in Washington, March 6, 2012. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
December 14, 2020, 6:26 pm
US formally blames Iran in abduction, presumed death of ex-FBI agent
Trump administration names 2 senior intel officers allegedly behind disappearance of Robert Levinson, which it says Iranian regime sanctioned
By Eric Tucker
An FBI poster showing a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now after five years in captivity, and an image, center, taken from the video, released by his kidnappers, and a picture before he was kidnapped, left, displayed during a news conference in Washington, March 6, 2012. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
October 6, 2020, 8:54 am
US court orders Iran to pay $1.4b to family of ex-FBI agent presumed dead
Family of Robert Levinson, a Jewish American believed kidnapped in 2007 while on unauthorized CIA mission to Iran, welcomes ruling as ‘step in the pursuit of justice’
By Jon Gambrell
Illustrative: A 2008 photo of Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran, where a number of foreigners and dual nationals have been detained over the years. (CC BY-SA 2.0 Ehsan Iran/Wikipedia)
May 10, 2020, 12:57 pm
Citing virus, Iran says it’s ready for prisoner swap with US
Government spokesperson says Tehran holds Washington responsible for health of Iranian prisoners held in American jails; Navy vet Michael White has been jailed in Iran since 2018
By Nasser Karimi
Undated photo of CIA contractor and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson (AP/Levinson family)
March 26, 2020, 12:23 am
Family believes ex-FBI agent Levinson, who disappeared in Iran in 2007, is dead
‘Impossible to describe our pain,’ relatives of Jewish American captive say, vowing to seek justice, after US officials receive info that he died in Iranian custody before pandemic
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Demonstrators walk on a painting of the US flag in front of the Azadi (Freedom) tower during an annual rally celebrating 41st anniversary of Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11, 2020 (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
February 18, 2020, 2:28 pm
Iran sentences alleged US spies to up to 10 years in prison
8 environmental activists jailed, including one who reportedly also has British and American citizenship
By Amir Vahdat
Sarah Moriarty, the daughter of Robert Levinson, a US hostage in Iran, listens during a news conference about hostages in Iran, December 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
December 5, 2019, 12:33 pm
Family of ex-FBI agent who disappeared in Iran seeks damages
In court, Robert Levinson’s son recalls watching his father pack for Middle East trip 13 years ago: ‘I was worried something would happen to him… and it did’
By ASHRAF KHALIL
Babak Namazi, second from right, brother of Siamak Namazi and son of Baquer Namazi, who are both being held hostage in Iran, along with other individuals with family members currently detained in Iran in Washington DC, December 3, 2019. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
December 4, 2019, 10:03 am
Fears deepen for families of people held in Iran amid unrest
Relatives speak of concerns that widespread economic discontent and recent rioting over fuel prices could impact their loved ones, demand that Tehran set them free
By Eric Tucker
An FBI poster showing a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now after five years in captivity, and an image, center, taken from the video, released by his kidnappers, and a picture before he was kidnapped, left, displayed during a news conference in Washington, March 6, 2012. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
November 11, 2019, 6:03 am
Trump tells Iran return of missing FBI agent would be ‘very positive step’
US president appears to link information on Robert A. Levinson to nuclear issue, also warning Tehran in tweet against further uranium enrichment
By ToI Staff and AP
Undated photo of CIA contractor and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson (AP/Levinson family)
November 10, 2019, 1:42 pm
Iran says missing ex-FBI agent not suspected of criminal charges
Tehran says Robert Levinson, who disappeared in 2007, being treated as a ‘missing person’
By AP
Still image from a November 2010 video showing Robert Levinson, which was received by his family. (YouTube: Help Bob Levinson)
November 9, 2019, 12:29 pm
Iran court has ‘on going’ case regarding American who went missing on CIA job
In a filing to the UN, Iran gives no further details on fate of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson, who disappeared while on an unauthorized mission
By Jon Gambrell
Undated photo of CIA contractor and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson (AP/Levinson family)
November 5, 2019, 12:36 am
US issues $20 million reward for American missing in Iran
State Department announcement comes as FBI already has a $5 million reward for information about Robert Levinson
By Deb Riechmann
In this November 26, 2016 file photo, British singer Joss Stone laughs as she adjusts her earpiece before performing a concert in Karen, on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
July 4, 2019, 11:06 am
British singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran
Soul artist says she came to Islamic Republic knowing women cannot have solo concerts and didn’t plan a show, but authorities blacklisted her anyway
By Jon Gambrell
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