An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq.

An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq.

01.04.2026 15:47

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad. It was reported that one of the kidnappers has been captured.

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior reported that journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in the capital, Baghdad. In a written statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, it was noted that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in the capital, Baghdad. The statement recorded that one of the kidnappers was captured, and it included the expressions, "We will not allow any attempt to undermine security or target foreign guests."

WORK CONTINUES FOR THE RESCUE OF THE KIDNAPPED JOURNALIST

The Ministry of Interior stated that efforts are ongoing for the rescue of the kidnapped American journalist and the capture of other individuals connected to the incident, and that legal actions will be taken against everyone involved in the crime.

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