Wednesday, March 9, 2016

US urges Iran to say where Robert Levinson is

The Obama administration wants Iran to reveal what has happened to Robert Levinson, the American who disappeared on Kish Island nine years ago.

His whereabouts were supposed to be revealed as part of the prisoner exchange earlier, when Jason Rezaian and other Americans were released.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, they assume Tehran knows what happened.

IN: "The White House...
OUT: ...Mr. Levinson is."
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The FBI has indicated the Iranian government is cooperating.

At the White House, Josh Earnest confirmed Tehran has committed to helping.

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OUT: ...secure his return."
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