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

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

April 8, 2026

US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say BBCPro-Iran militia in Iraq says they have decided to release American journalist CNNShelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed The New York TimesReporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad is known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments AP NewsAbducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says Reuters