Iran-Backed Militia to Release Kidnapped US Journalist in Iraq

07/04/2026

BAGHDAD, Apr 7: The Iran-backed militia group Kataib Hezbollah has announced it will release American journalist Shelly Littleson, who was abducted in Baghdad last month.

The group’s security chief said on his Telegram channel that the decision was made to free the journalist on the condition that she leave the country immediately after her release.

No further details were immediately provided regarding the timing or circumstances of the planned handover.