The ghost of Robert A. Levinson haunts the corridors of the FBI, a decade and a half swallowed by the Iranian desert. A retired agent, seasoned and sharp, vanished on Kish Island in 2007, and the trail went cold, then crueler. Photos surfaced, grainy and grim, proof he wasn’t just lost, but *held*. And now, the Bureau is naming names, putting a face to the shadows responsible. Mohammad Baseri, a high-ranking officer within Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security – MOIS – is wanted for questioning in connection with Levinson’s abduction, detention, and the increasingly likely scenario of his death.
Baseri, born in Semnan, Iran in 1972, is a counterespionage operative, a ghost himself. Details are scarce, deliberately so. The FBI isn’t releasing height or weight, playing their cards close to the vest. But they’ve confirmed he’s a man with black hair, operating both within Iran and beyond its borders, a spider at the center of a web designed to damage U.S. interests. Treasury designated Baseri in 2020, linking him directly to Levinson’s disappearance alongside another operative, Ahmad Khazai. This isn’t a rogue action; it’s a calculated assault, a message sent in the language of disappearances.
The investigation isn’t just about finding Baseri, it’s about unraveling the network he moves in. The Bureau believes there are other Iranian officials involved, complicit in the abduction, and they’re digging, peeling back layers of deception. Levinson’s case is a raw nerve, a reminder that some wounds never heal, and some enemies never forget. The hunt isn’t just for a man, but for answers, for closure, for a semblance of justice in a world where shadows often win.
A substantial reward is being offered for information leading directly to the apprehension of Mohammad Baseri. The stakes are high, the implications far-reaching. This isn’t some street-level hustle; it’s a matter of national security, a cold calculation of power and retribution.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Mohammad Baseri or the fate of Robert A. Levinson, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. A ghost deserves to be laid to rest, and those responsible need to answer for their crimes. Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The silence is deafening, and every clue matters.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Mohammad Baseri |
| Charges | Federal Charges |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | September 19, 1972 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | Unknown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Washington D.C. |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Mohammad Baseri
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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