The FBI has placed Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran’s current ambassador to Pakistan, on its Most Wanted list, accusing him of involvement in the 2007 abduction of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson. Moghadam, previously a senior figure in Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), is alleged to have overseen operations linked to Levinson’s disappearance during an unauthorized CIA mission on Iran’s Kish Island. Levinson, who vanished under mysterious circumstances, is now presumed dead by U.S. authorities.
The FBI’s Washington Field Office recently issued posters seeking information on Moghadam and two other Iranian intelligence officials, including Gholamhossein Mohammadnia, a former ambassador to Albania. Mohammadnia was expelled from Albania in 2018 for activities deemed a threat to national security. The FBI claims he attempted to deflect blame for Levinson’s abduction onto a terrorist group in Pakistan’s Balochistan region, a tactic allegedly used to shield Tehran’s involvement. A $25 million reward remains active for information leading to the arrest of two other Iranian operatives, Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai, also tied to the case.
This development has drawn attention on platforms like X, where posts reflect public interest in the diplomatic and security implications of targeting a sitting ambassador. While Pakistani authorities have not been implicated, Moghadam’s posting in Islamabad adds a layer of complexity to U.S.-Pakistan-Iran relations. The FBI continues its investigation, aiming to identify additional Iranian officials involved in the incident, signaling ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 16th, 2025
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