American journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in prisoner swap in Iraq
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed militia, was released in a prisoner swap with Iraq, according to Iraqi officials.
- The release was made as a gesture of appreciation for the outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister's national positions, with the condition that Kittleson leaves Iraq immediately.
- Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, a Kataib Hezbollah security official, stated the release was a one-time initiative and emphasized ongoing hostilities described as a "state of war" against Islam imposed by the U.S.
- The militia warned that similar releases would not occur in the near future due to the conflict environment.
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