Summary
Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent, went missing in Iran in 2007 and is believed to have died in Iranian custody. His family is asking the U.S. government to ensure a nuclear deal with Iran includes the return of Levinson's remains and accountability for his death. The family believes Iran knows what happened to him and has not provided answers.
Key Facts
- Robert Levinson was an ex-FBI agent who disappeared in Iran on March 9, 2007.
- He vanished on the Iranian island of Kish during a meeting with a source.
- The U.S. stated in 2020 that Levinson died in Iranian custody, but his remains have not been returned.
- In 2013, it was revealed Levinson was on an unauthorized CIA mission.
- Levinson's family wants Iran to return his remains and disclose the truth about his fate.
- The family thanked President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for addressing the issue with Iran.
- FBI Director Kash Patel supported the family's demand for action.
