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‘Will they kill us too?’ Murder of leading feminist has chilling effect on Iraq’s activists
ByMaria Talal April 21, 2026

Yanar Mohammed’s assassination comes amid a number of killings as fellow campaigners warn women’s rights are going backwardsIn early March, two unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Iraq’s most notable women’s rights activist, Yanar Mohamme…

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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
ByKatie McQue April 20, 2026

After Guardian reports about danger to V2X employees, sources say state department raised concerns with defense contractorSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US government has called on the defense contracto…

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American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
ByAssociated Press April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Freelancer Shelly Kittleson was reportedly held by Iran-backed militia which says she must now leave countryThe US journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, secretary of state Marco Rubio …

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Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed
ByFalih Hassan, Pranav Baskar and Erika Solomon April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

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Ex-US Army Pilot Recalls Battle for Survival When Shot Down in Iraq
ByPranav Baskar April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

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What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down
ByPranav Baskar April 3, 2026

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What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down
ByPranav Baskar April 3, 2026April 4, 2026

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Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts
ByGhaith Abdul-Ahad April 3, 2026

Country is torn between those who hope for end to Tehran’s influence and those loyal to Islamic republicOf all the countries being pulled into the US-Israeli war on Iran, it is Iraq – a country that still bears the emotional and physical scars of the l…

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CCTV footage appears to show moment US journalist is kidnapped in Baghdad – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian April 1, 2026

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, the US has said, as regional security deteriorates after the US-Israeli attack on Iran. Police officials in Iraq said Kittleson was…

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
ByAgencies April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in BaghdadMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed I…

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