American journalist kidnapped by an Iran-backed militia released

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released a week after she was kidnapped by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militant group.

Developing Major update Updated Apr 8, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC

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NPR: American journalist kidnapped by an Iran-backed militia released.

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