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U.S. Sanctions Three Iranian Officials Over Robert Levinson’s Probable Death

The sanctions target Iranian intelligence officers believed to be involved in Levinson's 2007 abduction and death, as part of ongoing efforts to hold Iran accountable.

Iran's and U.S.' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • The United States has sanctioned three Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security officials—Reza Amiri Moghadam, Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, and Taqi Daneshvar—for their roles in Robert Levinson's abduction, detention, and probable death.
  • The sanctions, announced on March 25, 2025, block the officials' assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit Americans from engaging with them.
  • These measures are part of Executive Order 14078, which implements the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.
  • Levinson, a retired FBI agent, disappeared in 2007 during a private investigation trip to Iran's Kish Island and is believed to have died in captivity.
  • The U.S. continues to offer a $20 million reward for information leading to Levinson's recovery and the identification of those responsible for his disappearance.