Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi Forces Pursue
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Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist, was kidnapped in Baghdad, sparking a manhunt by Iraqi security forces. One suspect was apprehended, but others escaped. Al-Monitor, where Kittleson works, is advocating for her safe release. The U.S. Embassy is silent, while the State Department is monitoring the situation. This incident comes amid rising kidnapping threats from Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Iraqi teams are conducting operations to locate Kittleson.
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