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🚨 BREAKING: American Journalist Kidnapped in Central Baghdad American journalist Shelly Kittleson was reportedly kidnapped today in the Iraqi capital Baghdad after armed men intercepted her vehicle near the Palestine Hotel on Saadoun Street, one of the city’s busiest areas. Witnesses say the gunmen forcibly pulled her from the car in front of bystanders before fleeing the scene. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior confirmed that security forces launched a large-scale investigation immediately after the incident. 📌 Iraqi authorities say the operation was carried out by “unknown armed groups.” 📌 One suspect has reportedly been arrested after the vehicle used in the kidnapping overturned during a security chase. 📌 Security forces also seized a vehicle linked to the attack. 📌 Unconfirmed reports suggest possible involvement of armed militias. ⚠️ The investigation is ongoing as concerns grow over the safety of journalists operating in Iraq. #BREAKING #Iraq #Baghdad #AmericanJournalist #Kidnapping #MiddleEast #PressFreedom #WorldNews #SecurityDeposit

🚨 BREAKING – IRAQ U.S. forces at the U.S. Embassy Baghdad intercepted an Iranian Shahed-136 suicide drone during a nighttime attack in Baghdad, Iraq. Video footage shows the Phalanx CIWS C-RAM air-defense system firing rapid bursts and successfully destroying the incoming drone before it reached the embassy compound. Security sources say the attack involved multiple drones and rockets, marking one of the most intense assaults on U.S. positions in recent weeks. Developing story. 🚨 #BreakingNews #Iraq #Baghdad #USA