FO defends the Iranian ambassador after the FBI listed it as the most used

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Islamabad:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated that the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moqaddam is highly respected and is entitled to all diplomatic privileges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States included it in its list of the most used persons.

In a statement published on Wednesday, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “The Iranian ambassador is highly respected for his positive role in promoting bilateral relations. As an ambassador of a close and neighboring friend, he is entitled to complete diplomatic privileges, protection and respect. ”

The declaration highlighted the long-standing and fraternal links between Iran and Pakistan, the spokesman stressing that the role of the Iranian ambassador in the strengthening of these links was commendable. “Diplomatic relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and dignity,” added the spokesperson.

The FBI recently added Moghadam to his most advanced list, accusing him of participating in the kidnapping, detention and death probably by Robert Levinson, a retired FBI agent who disappeared during the visit of the Iranian Island of Kish in 2007.

According to an FBI declaration, Moghadam, a senior official of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, is wanted for interrogation in the context of the removal of Levinson, prolonged detention and alleged death.

The FBI retirement agent Levinson disappeared on March 9, 2007, when he was on the Iranian island of the Gulf of Kish, would investigate the counterfeit of cigarettes in the region. Levinson is considered the longest hostage in American history, if he is still alive.

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In 2013, the American media revealed that Levinson had been paid by the CIA to collect information during his visits to Iran. He hoped to meet an informant during his trip who could provide details on the disputed nuclear program of Tehran.

The White House denied that Levinson was working for the American government at the time of his disappearance. Washington has repeatedly asked for information from Iran concerning Levinson’s fate, but Iranian officials have denied knowledge of its location.

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