American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.
Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week in captivity. Officials said efforts are now underway to ensure her safe exit from Iraq, as the militia reportedly required her to leave the country following her release.
