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Pro-Iran Group to Release US Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq
Iraq's pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced it would release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad in late March, stating she must leave Iraq immediately.
Abducted US Journalist to Be Released
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi armed group aligned with Iran, announced on Tuesday that it would release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson. Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad in late March, must leave Iraq immediately following her release. Kataib Hezbollah is known for its close ties with Iran.
About Shelly Kittleson
According to the Middle East news site Al-Monitor, Shelly Kittleson is a US freelance journalist based in Rome. She has covered several conflicts in the region and contributed articles to Al-Monitor. Further details regarding the circumstances of her abduction or the specific conditions of her release have not been disclosed.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-07)*
