Iraq faces internal divisions as the US-Israeli war on Iran pulls the country between pro-Tehran loyalists and those seeking to end Iranian influence, exposing state weaknesses and economic threats.
Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, 49, was kidnapped in Baghdad. Colleagues describe her as a determined reporter who built a respected career across the Middle East while facing financial strain.
CCTV footage appears to capture the moment US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad. Iraqi authorities have arrested one suspect in the case.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed group, with CCTV footage showing the abduction as regional security worsens post US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, known for her low-budget, independent reporting in conflict zones, was kidnapped in Baghdad after ignoring warnings about militia threats.
RAF Regiment soldiers shot down 10 Iranian drones overnight in Iraq, while American FBI and Special Forces launch a major operation to locate kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson, seized by pro-Iranian militia.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad after US and Iraqi officials warned her of specific threats. Iraqi authorities have arrested one suspect and are searching for her captors.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad, with US officials blaming Iran-linked Kataib Hezbollah. She had been warned of threats prior to the incident.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad after US officials warned her of specific threats. Iraqi authorities have arrested one suspect and believe she is being held in the capital.
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American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been abducted in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, with one suspect arrested as security deteriorates.
Freelance American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been abducted in central Baghdad. Iraqi security forces have launched an intensive operation, arresting one suspect and seizing a vehicle, while others remain at large.
An American journalist has been kidnapped in central Baghdad, with Iraqi security forces launching an intensive operation to track down the captors. One suspect has been arrested and a vehicle seized, but others remain at large amid ongoing regional tensi
Iraqi officials confirm a US freelance journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad by an armed group, with security forces pursuing and overturning the suspects' vehicle during the operation.
Freelance reporter Shelly Kittleson was abducted near her hotel in the Iraqi capital. Iraqi security forces are pursuing the perpetrators, with one suspect arrested.
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A fire erupted at the US embassy in Baghdad as President Trump questioned NATO's value after allies rejected his Strait of Hormuz request. Iran vows revenge for Larijani's killing.
Over 200 American contractors are trapped at a military base near Baghdad with no evacuation plan as Iran-backed militants prepare a post-Ramadan assault, security sources reveal.
Donald Trump has stated the United States does not require NATO following rebuffs from allies over a multinational naval force in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating Middle East violence.
The US State Department has instructed all embassies worldwide to reassess security following a drone strike on the Baghdad compound amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Drone and rocket attacks targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday, with a separate strike killing four people at a house hosting Iranian advisers, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Iran escalates Middle East conflict with drone strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad, causing civilian casualties and global energy price surges as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Iraqi security sources report a significant assault on the US embassy in Baghdad involving rockets and drones, marking the most intense attack since the war began, with no injuries confirmed.
The US embassy in Baghdad faced drone and rocket attacks while President Trump lashed out at NATO allies for not supporting the mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi defences intercepted assaults in the Green Zone.
A missile attack on the US embassy in Baghdad coincides with Donald Trump's claim of 'obliterating' military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions.
A missile attack struck the US Embassy in Baghdad, with smoke seen rising from the building. The incident coincides with US bombing raids on Iran's Kharg Island, ordered by Donald Trump.
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Iraq is the only nation facing strikes from both sides in the Iran conflict, threatening its fragile stability. Oil exports are halted, risking economic collapse and widespread unrest as political paralysis deepens.
Iraq's national security adviser has called on Australia to repatriate suspected Islamic State fighters transferred from Syria, amid regional instability and diplomatic tensions.
Iraq has formally requested a postponement of its World Cup playoff in Mexico, rejecting FIFA's proposal for a 25-hour road journey due to closed airspace and safety concerns during the ongoing war.
The former Iraqi dictator's last moments before execution included defiant final words amid taunts from officials, as detailed in witness accounts and leaked footage.
Iraq is interrogating thousands of Islamic State suspects at the Al-Karkh Central Prison in Baghdad, formerly Camp Cooper, ahead of trials for crimes in Iraq. The U.S. military transported them from Syrian prisons over several weeks.
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Iraq is interrogating over 5,000 Islamic State suspects transferred from Syrian prisons, preparing trials for crimes committed during the group's brutal reign.
