'Our people in Iraq hold the most important key to the liberation of our prisoners,' prisoner committee chief says of Elizabeth Tsurkov

Elizabeth Tsurkov may have interviewed her Iraqi abductors in Baghdad for her research, Arab sources claim

London daily Asharq Al-Awsat says Islamic Republic looking to swap Elizabeth Tsurkov, possibly for prisoner Israel says is Revolutionary Guard operative

Spokesman Bassem al-Awadi says there will be no official statement about disappearance of Elizabeth Tsurkov until government 'completes its official investigation'

Israeli TV says officials voiced fears for Elizabeth Tsurkov's safety a number of times before last visit; Iraqi TV airs 'last known' footage of Princeton academic before abduction

Iraqi source tells London-based Elaph there is growing 'anxiety' in Baghdad over potential air raids on Kataeb Hezbollah, which Israel says kidnapped researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

Spokesperson for Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah says group is 'working tirelessly to find out the fate of the Zionist hostage'

Prime Minister's Office announces Elizabeth Tsurkov entered Iraq on her Russian passport in March, says it 'holds Iraq accountable for her safety'

Amid growing concern new US administration will seek reconciliation with Tehran, officials in Baghdad predict it could embolden hardliners

Iraq's military says rocket launch pads were found during raid in Baghdad, cites intel reports that the suspects were involved in another attack plot