Kataib Hezbollah to Release American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Following Kidnapping

Iraqi militia group Kataib Hezbollah announced on Tuesday that they will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped a week ago in Baghdad. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelance journalist from Wisconsin, has spent 15 years covering conflict zones in the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. She has contributed to various international and Italian news outlets such as Il Foglio and ANSA. Sources reveal that the Iran-linked militia's condition for her release is that she leaves the country. The kidnapping has raised concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists operating in conflict areas. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2