U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, security forces hunt captors, says Iraqi officials

American journalist, Shelly Kittleson. Photo: X/@shellykittleson An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday (March 31, 2026) in Baghdad, and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said. The journalist was identified as freelancer Shelly Kittleson by one of the outlets she worked for. The Iraqi […]