In a major diplomatic development, the United States FBI has added Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran’s current ambassador to Pakistan, to its Most Wanted list. The move comes amid accusations of his alleged involvement in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI special agent Bob Levinson from Iran’s Kish Island.
According to the FBI, Amiri Moghadam, who previously held senior intelligence roles in Iran, is believed to have directly participated in planning or facilitating Levinson’s kidnapping. The agency has also named two other Iranian officials in the same case, intensifying scrutiny of Tehran’s top diplomatic ranks.
Bob Levinson disappeared in March 2007 while on a mission in Iran under unclear circumstances. Though Iran denied any knowledge of his whereabouts, US intelligence agencies later concluded he died in Iranian custody, though the exact timeline and circumstances remain unconfirmed.
The FBI has pledged to continue its investigation and bring all individuals involved to justice. “We owe it to Bob, his family, and our country,” the Bureau said. The US government is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to arrests or convictions in the case.
So far, Iran has not officially responded to the FBI’s new allegations or the ambassador’s inclusion on the list. The move could worsen already fragile US-Iran relations, especially as diplomatic tensions remain high over stalled nuclear negotiations, sanctions, and regional conflicts. The case also raises questions about diplomatic immunity, which typically protects serving ambassadors from arrest.