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American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted by an Iran-aligned militia and held for a week before being freed in a prisoner exchange.

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has reportedly been freed in Iraq after being abducted by an Iranian-allied militia, according to Iraqi officials cited by NYT World. She was reportedly held for one week before being released in exchange for militia members.

Key Facts

  • American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed in Iraq.[1]unverified
  • She was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week.[1]unverified
  • Iraqi officials state she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.[1]unverified

Locations

IraqIraq, Middle East
33.22, 43.68

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NYT World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream2d ago
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has reportedly been freed in Iraq after being abducted by an Iranian-allied militia, according to Iraqi officials cited by NYT World. She was reportedly held for one week before being released in exchange for militia members.

  • • American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed in Iraq.
  • • She was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week.
  • • Iraqi officials state she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.