Source : The CIA apologized to the family , paid $ 2.5 million settlement . Source : ` ` It is time for the American government to step up '' AP and Washington Post : Bob Levinson was working for the CIA in Iran . `` Bob is a courageous man who has dedicated himself , including risking his own life , in service to the U.S. government . Officials and sources have previously denied government ties to the trip .
Source : The CIA apologized to the family , paid $ 2.5 million settlement . Source : ` ` It is time for the American government to step up '' AP and Washington Post : Bob Levinson was working for the CIA in Iran . Officials and sources have previously denied government ties to the trip .