Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump’s administration hasissued a formal warning to Iraq, demanding the release of kidnappedIsraeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, Israel’s Yedioth Ahronothreported on Monday.
According to the newspaper, US Special Presidential Envoyfor Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler conveyed a direct message to Iraqi PrimeMinister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, stating that Baghdad bears “fullresponsibility” for Tsurkov’s safety. Boehler warned of political and economicconsequences, saying Washington is prepared to take punitive measures if Iraqfails to act.
Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji said lastweek that authorities were working to locate Tsurkov and that the case requiredconfidential mediation. However, Iraqi officials have voiced concerns that theUnited States may impose sanctions regardless of the investigation’s outcome.
An Iraqi official, speaking to Yedioth Ahronoth, said thatefforts to engage with Kataib Hezbollah and other armed groups had goneunanswered and that ransom does not appear to be a factor, furthercomplicating negotiations.
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