A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq after threats from Iran-backed groups

A US journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been kidnapped in Baghdad after threats from Iran-backed groups. The US State Department had previously warned her of threats and is working to secure her release.
A US journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad. Iraqi authorities arrested one suspected kidnapper but are still searching for the journalist and other suspects. The US State Department had warned the journalist of threats. The kidnapping is believed to be linked to Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah. The US is working to secure her release. The incident comes as the US-Iran conflict enters its second month.
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