Robert Levinson
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Robert Levinson is an American private detective and former FBI agent. He disappeared in March 2007 when visiting Iran's Kish Island while apparently researching a cigarette-smuggling case.
The Iranian government has stated that it has no information about the case, but officials from the U.S. State Department have cast doubt on the Iranian government's claims.[1]
On September 5, 2007 Iran blocked a US request to allow Swiss diplomats to go to Kish Island to look for the luggage or other traces of missing former FBI agent (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/04/AR2007090400884.html)
Media reported in August of 2007 that Christine Levinson, wife of Robert, is planning a trip to Iran with their oldest son. The Department of State has stressed that there is a travel warning to that country and they would be doing so on their own decision.[1] Iran announced on September 23, 2007, that she would be allowed to visit the country.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "U.S. woman plans trip to Iran to search for missing former FBI agent husband", International Herald Tribune, 2007-08-02.
- ^ "Iran: Missing American's family can visit", CNN, 2007-09-23.
- "Intrigue Surrounds Former FBI Agent Who Disappeared in Iran Two Months Ago", Associated Press, 2007-05-10. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
