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Hope Grows for Elizabeth Tsurkov's Release in 10 Days

5/26/2025

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Negotiations for the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian student abducted in Baghdad, are reportedly close to fruition, with a potential release expected within 10 days. This hopeful outcome hinges on a prisoner swap involving Iranian detainee Mohammad Reza Nouri, though U.S. officials have dismissed claims of an imminent agreement.

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Negotiations for the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian student abducted in Baghdad, are reportedly close to fruition, with a potential release expected within 10 days. This hopeful outcome hinges on a prisoner swap involving Iranian detainee Mohammad Reza Nouri, though U.S. officials have dismissed claims of an imminent agreement.