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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after she was kidnapped in Iraq

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/shelly-kittleson-kidnapped-american-journalist-iran-kataib-hezbollah-b2953157.htmlhttps://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/iran-backed-iraqi-militia-says-it-will-release-abducted-us-journalist-shelly-kittlesonhttps://nypost.com/2026/04/07/world-news/kidnapped-american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-set-to-be-released-says-iran-backed-kataib-hezbollah/
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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after she was kidnapped in Iraq Open in Independent.co.uk
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  • American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, a senior Iraqi official said, marking a timely resolution to her kidnapping in Baghdad.
  • Kataib Hezbollah framed the release as a gesture tied to the outgoing prime minister's stance, conditioning Kittleson’s departure from Iraq immediately after her release.
  • U.S. officials warned of threats to Kittleson prior to the abduction, underscoring ongoing dangers for Western journalists operating in Iraq.

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group

https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/iran-backed-iraqi-militia-says-it-will-release-abducted-us-journalist-shelly-kittlesonEuronews.com
US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group

Kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson set to be released, says Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/world-news/kidnapped-american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-set-to-be-released-says-iran-backed-kataib-hezbollah/Nypost.com
Kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson set to be released, says Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah

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

https://www.foxnews.com/media/american-journalist-kidnapped-iraq-set-free-must-leave-country-immediately-her-employer-saysFoxnews.com
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/us-journalist-kidnapped-iraq-releasedTheguardian.com
American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shelly-kittleson-journalist-released-kidnap-iraq-iran-war-khataib-hezbollah/Cbsnews.com
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, Iraqi official says

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-04-07/iraqi-officials-believe-powerful-iran-backed-militia-is-behind-u-s-journalists-abductionLatimes.com
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, Iraqi official says

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

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/07/middleeast/pro-iran-militia-in-iraq-releases-american-journalist-latam-intlCnn.com
Pro-Iran militia in Iraq says they have decided to release American journalist | CNN

American Journalist Released After Being Abducted In Iraq

https://deadline.com/2026/04/american-journalist-iraq-released-1236783744/Deadline.com
American Journalist Released After Being Abducted In Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says

https://apnews.com/article/journalist-kidnapped-iraq-shelly-kittleson-3e1a3a8e96656629abd1152c098e9cafApnews.com
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, Rubio says

American journalist is freed a week after being abducted in Iraq

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15713547/American-journalist-freed-Iraq.htmlDailymail.co.uk
American journalist is freed a week after being abducted in Iraq

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