Tehran's Plot: Abducting Russian-Israeli in Iraq to Secure Iranian's Release
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The kidnapping of Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov in Iraq was reportedly orchestrated by Tehran as a means to pressure Israel into releasing an Iranian operative held by Israel. The Iranian operative in question is believed to be Yousef Shahbazi Abbasalilo, who was captured by Israel in June for planning attacks on Israeli targets in Cyprus. Talks for a possible prisoner exchange are said to be mediated by Russia, potentially leading to Tsurkov's release. The exact whereabouts of Tsurkov remain uncertain, with conflicting reports suggesting she is being held in Iraq by the pro-Iranian militia Kataeb Hezbollah or has been moved to Iran.
- Report: Tehran set up Russian-Israeli’s abduction in Iraq to secure Iranian’s release The Times of Israel
- Friends of Kidnapped Princeton Student Elizabeth Tsurkov Slam 'Spy' Allegations The Daily Beast
- Elizabeth Tsurkov's sister says she took 'precautions' in Iraq before abduction Al-Monitor
- Israeli kidnapped in Iraq to pressure Israel to release Iranian prisoner – report The Times of Israel
- Iraq opens an investigation into the kidnapping of a missing Israeli-Russian academic Yahoo News
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