U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, has been released following a prisoner swap facilitated by the Iran-aligned militia Kataib Hezbollah. The militia stated that Kittleson must leave Iraq immediately. Known for her daring, low-budget reporting, Kittleson was abducted under circumstances that raised alarm among her colleagues and family, ultimately prompting calls for her release from various organizations. After a week in captivity, Iraqi officials confirmed her safe return.