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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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Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan April 1, 2026

The Iranian-aligned militia, Kataib Hezbollah, is pressing for the release of members detained by the Iraqi government in exchange for freeing the journalist, Shelly Kittleson.

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US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Was Abducted in Iraq, Officials Say
ByErika Solomon, Falih Hassan and Pranav Baskar March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.

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