-1775626049825_d.png "US announces release of American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad")
The US announced the release of journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed militia. Her freedom was secured through coordinated efforts between US agencies and Iraqi authorities
08 April,2026 11:01 AM IST | Washington | IANS
Meanwhile, an Iraqi police source told Al Jazeera that there's been an attack against the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)'s headquarters in al-Qaim in western Iraq
04 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | Baghdad | mid-day online correspondent
In a post on X, the embassy cautioned that such groups could carry out attacks targeting locations associated with the United States. The advisory raised concerns over the safety of American citizens and assets in Iraq
02 April,2026 03:27 PM IST | Baghdad (Iraq) | mid-day online correspondent-1775030622975_d.png "American journalist abducted in Iraq; US claims Iran-linked militia involvement")
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been abducted in Baghdad, with the US alleging involvement of an Iran-linked militia. Iraqi authorities have detained one suspect as efforts continue to secure her release amid heightened security concerns
01 April,2026 02:49 PM IST | Baghdad | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
