American Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad
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Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist, was kidnapped in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. embassy urged all Americans to leave Iraq due to heightened threats. Kataib Hezbollah, established by Irans Revolutionary Guard, views Americans as prime targets, particularly journalists they can exchange for their detained fighters. Iraq is caught between its alliances with the U.S. and Iran, pledging to protect foreigners while hunting down the suspects. The situation remains volatile as the search for Kittleson intensifies in Baghdad.
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