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Iraq: Kidnapped in March, an American journalist has reportedly been released by a pro-Iranian group

An American journalist, kidnapped in March in Iraq, has reportedly been released by a pro-Iranian group.

7 Apr, 14:02 — 8 Apr, 03:14
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ReutersVery High84d ago

US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says - Reuters

US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says  Reuters

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APVery High85d ago

Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a US journalist’s abduction - AP News

Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a US journalist’s abduction  AP News

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BBCHigh85d ago

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

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bloombergHigh84d ago

Kidnapped American Journalist Is Released, Iraqi Official Says - bloomberg.com

Kidnapped American Journalist Is Released, Iraqi Official Says  bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual85d ago

Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

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.

By Falih Hassan, Pranav Baskar and Erika Solomon

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wapoMostly Factual85d ago

U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap

Kittleson, a freelancer for several U.S. outlets, was seized last week in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia aligned with Iran.

By Mustafa Salim, Scott Nover

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The GuardianMostly Factual85d ago

American journalist released a week after after being kidnapped in Iraq

Shelly Kittleson, a freelance reporter, was reportedly held in Baghdad and must leave country now, Iraqi official says US journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, according to an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation. Kittleson was freed in the afternoon, said the official, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly. He did not share her current w...

By Associated Press

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CNNMostly Factual84d ago

Pro-Iran militia in Iraq says they have decided to release American journalist - CNN

Pro-Iran militia in Iraq says they have decided to release American journalist  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual85d ago

Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad

Video showed orange flames and thick black smoke pouring from “black oil” storage tanks in Nahrawan near Baghdad, Iraq.

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Fox NewsMixed85d ago

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

The American journalist who last week was kidnapped in Iraq has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she worked as a freelance contributor.

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SCMPMostly Factual85d ago

Pro-Iran group says will release US journalist kidnapped in Iraq

⁠Iraqi armed group ⁠Kataib Hezbollah, which is aligned with Iran, said on Tuesday it would release abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson, adding that she must leave Iraq immediately. Kittleson ‌was abducted in late March in Baghdad. Middle East news site Al-Monitor said Kittleson was a US freelance journalist based in Rome who had covered several wars in the region and had contributed articles to ⁠the outlet. A video purporting to show Kittleson was shared ‌by a social media outlet close to...

By Reuters

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France 24High85d ago

Iran-backed Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group says it will release an American journalist abducted in Baghdad last week, calling the move a gesture of goodwill toward Iraq’s outgoing prime minister. The announcement marks the group's first admission of responsibility for the kidnapping.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual85d ago

Iran-backed militia says it will release kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson

Kittleson was taken from a street in Iraq’s capital last week

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra

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YahooMostly Factual85d ago

Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately

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straits-timesMostly Factual85d ago

Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately - The Straits Times

Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual85d ago

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official says

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rte-newsMostly Factual84d ago

Iraqi armed group releases US journalist

Iraq's powerful armed group Kataeb Hezbollah have released US journalist Shelly Kittleson, a week after she was kidnapped in Baghdad, the Iranian-backed group and the United States said.

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ndtvMostly Factual84d ago

Kidnapped US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released From Iraq After A Week

US journalist Shelley Kittleson was released by Kataib Hezbollah after being kidnapped in Baghdad on March 31

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deadlineMostly Factual85d ago

American Journalist Released After Being Abducted In Iraq

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being abducted a week ago by a Shiite militia group, according to Al-Monitor, one of the publications that has employed her. Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst and her U.S. point of contact, posted on X that they were still awaiting of Kittleson’s transfer to […]

By Ted Johnson

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual85d ago

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2000,w_3000/715073' alt='US journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a picture in Baghdad on March 31, 2026. (photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)' title='US journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a picture in Baghdad on March 31, 2026. (photo credit: AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)' /><br /><br />

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual84d ago

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says will release US journalist Shelly Kittleson

The Iran-backed group said the release would be conditional on her leaving the country immediately.

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ANSAMostly Factual85d ago

Shelly Kittleson released in exchange for some militants - NYT

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 7 - American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released by an Iran-linked Iraqi militia that kidnapped her a week ago in exchange for some militant prisoners, the New York Times reported Tuesday. Citing two Iraqi security officials and Kaitab Hezbollah itself, the Times said Kittleson was released "in appreciation for the patriotic positions" of the Iraqi prime minister. Kaitab Hezbollah said that Kittleson must leave Iraq immediately. Kittleson was released in exchange ...

By ANSA

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zerohedgeLow84d ago

Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions

Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions Close US ally Kuwait finds itself under growing political pressure from its neighbor Iraq, related to the ongoing Iran war. Angry crowds stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq's southern Basra governorate on Tuesday after rockets which came from the direction of Kuwait killed three people, according to police sources cited by Reuters and Al Arabiya. BREAKING: Supporters of Iraq’s pro-Iranian Popular Mobiliza...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed85d ago

Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

An Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group said Tuesday it would release a U.S. journalist abducted in Baghdad, ordering her to leave the country immediately. Middle East news site Al-Moni...

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rudawMixed85d ago

Iran-allied Iraqi armed group to release abducted American journalist - rudaw.net

Iran-allied Iraqi armed group to release abducted American journalist  rudaw.net

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Coverage Timeline

First report: arab-news · 7 Apr, 07:47Full coverage: 39 · 20hWindow: 20h
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arab-news7 Apr, 07:47First to report

Fighter from Iraq’s PMF killed in strike near Syria border: official - Arab News

6h later
AP7 Apr, 14:02

Iraqi officials believe a powerful Iran-backed militia is behind a US journalist’s abduction - AP News

2h later
rudaw7 Apr, 16:22

Iran-allied Iraqi armed group to release abducted American journalist - rudaw.net

NYT7 Apr, 16:24

Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

The Independent7 Apr, 16:27

Iran-backed militia says it will release kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson

rzeczpospolita7 Apr, 16:33

Amerykańska dziennikarka porwana w Iraku odzyskała wolność

France 247 Apr, 16:50

Iran-backed Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

ANSA7 Apr, 16:57

Shelly Kittleson released in exchange for some militants - NYT

tvn247 Apr, 16:59

USA ogłasza uwolnienie dziennikarki porwanej w Iraku

naftemporiki7 Apr, 16:59

Η Καταέμπ Χεζμπολάχ του Ιράκ θα απελευθερώσει την Αμερικανίδα δημοσιογράφο Σέλι Κίτλεσον

iefimerida7 Apr, 17:18

Ιράκ: Απελευθερώθηκε η δημοσιογράφος Σέλι Κίτλεσον -Με όρο να εγκαταλείψει άμεσα τη χώρα

indian-express7 Apr, 17:18

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official says

n1-serbia7 Apr, 17:24

Formacija Kataib Hezbolah iz Iraka saopštila da će osloboditi američku novinarku Šeli Kitleson

danas7 Apr, 17:34

Kataib Hezbolah: Oslobodićemo američku novinarku

BBC7 Apr, 17:50

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

The Guardian7 Apr, 18:15

American journalist released a week after after being kidnapped in Iraq

wapo7 Apr, 18:20

U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap

la-repubblica7 Apr, 18:34

Iraq, rilasciata la giornalista americana in cambio di miliziani Hezbollah: “Deve lasciare il Paese”

observador7 Apr, 18:44

Jornalista sequestrada no Iraque vai ser libertada

le-figaro7 Apr, 18:46

Irak : enlevée en mars, une journaliste américaine aurait été libérée par un groupe pro-iranien

Fox News7 Apr, 18:47

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

de-volkskrant7 Apr, 18:55

Pro-Iraanse militie in Irak zet Amerikaanse journalist na week op vrije voeten

straits-times7 Apr, 19:00

Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately - The Straits Times

Yahoo7 Apr, 19:00

Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately

jerusalem-post7 Apr, 19:02

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson

Daily Sabah7 Apr, 19:05

Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

deadline7 Apr, 19:16

American Journalist Released After Being Abducted In Iraq

Al Jazeera7 Apr, 19:45

Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad

SCMP7 Apr, 19:54

Pro-Iran group says will release US journalist kidnapped in Iraq

bloomberg7 Apr, 20:16

Kidnapped American Journalist Is Released, Iraqi Official Says - bloomberg.com

channel-news-asia7 Apr, 20:55

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says will release US journalist Shelly Kittleson

CNN7 Apr, 21:00

Pro-Iran militia in Iraq says they have decided to release American journalist - CNN

2h later
newsbeast7 Apr, 23:02

Δύο νεκροί στη Βαγδάτη μετά από πυραυλική επίθεση που χτύπησε το σπίτι τους

zerohedge7 Apr, 23:40

Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions

1h later
Reuters8 Apr, 00:52

US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says - Reuters

ndtv8 Apr, 01:22

Kidnapped US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released From Iraq After A Week

nos8 Apr, 01:42

In Irak ontvoerde Amerikaanse journalist vrijgelaten

2h later
rte-news8 Apr, 03:14

Iraqi armed group releases US journalist

index-hr8 Apr, 04:07Latest update

Rubio potvrdio: Oteta američka novinarka puštena je na slobodu