DEVELOPING: American Journalist Kidnapped by Iranian-Backed Militias in Central Baghdad (VIDEO)

An American journalist has been reportedly kidnapped in central Baghdad.

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped by armed men in Baghdad on Tuesday.

Iraq’s Interior Ministry confirmed the kidnapping.

Video shows a group of armed men surrounding a vehicle, opening the doors of the car and driving off.

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Shelly Kittleson was reportedly kidnapped by Iranian-backed militias.

Per Al Jazeera: “Security forces said they managed to arrest one of the suspects and seize one of the vehicles used in the kidnapping.”

Iraqi Interior Ministry said American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped by unidentified armed men (Iranian backed militias) in central Baghdad & that during a pursuit the vehicle belonging to the kidnappers was intercepted which overturned as they… https://t.co/cOAwUZn6hq pic.twitter.com/ciUo05iUbF

— Saad Abedine (@SaadAbedine) March 31, 2026

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