American journalist shelly kittleson released from kidnapping in baghdad

US journalist Shelly Kittleson, held captive for a week in Iraq, has been freed by an Iranian-backed militia on the condition that she leaves the country immediately, according to a spokesperson for the Kata'ib Hezbollah group.

Kittleson's warning ignored, despite us government alerts

The 34-year-old reporter was kidnapped in baghdad on June 25, allegedly by Kata'ib Hezbollah, which had threatened her days earlier. Despite receiving multiple warnings, Kittleson had planned to stay with a local family, convinced she would be safe.