Journalist Freed Following Abduction in Iraq
Release of Abducted American Journalist Announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of Shelley Kittleson, an American freelance journalist who was kidnapped by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, in Baghdad, Iraq. In a post on X, Rubio expressed gratitude toward the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of the Army, and Iraq’s […]
Kataib Hezbollah, with Iranian support, is said to have freed an American journalist who was taken hostage in Iraq.
American Journalist Released After Kidnapping in Iraq An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was reportedly freed on Tuesday by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, just a week after being abducted in Baghdad’s streets during daylight. Two Iraqi officials informed the Associated Press that her release was confirmed. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelancer, had been missing since March […]
Embassy Advises Americans to Depart Iraq Immediately, Citing Lack of Support from Baghdad Against Iranian Strikes
U.S. Embassy Alerts Citizens in Iraq The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning on Wednesday urging U.S. citizens to leave Iraq as soon as possible. This follows concerns about the Iraqi government’s inability to stop attacks and safeguard individuals. This warning came after the alarming kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad on […]
Journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Iraq
American Journalist Abducted in Baghdad American journalist Shelley Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, amid rising tension in the region, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. One of the suspected kidnappers is believed to be linked to an Iranian-supported militia. Kittleson was reportedly taken by four unidentified men while she was on Saddun Street on […]
US servicemember’s heartbreaking last message to father before dying in Iraq plane crash
Tragic Loss of U.S. Airman in Plane Crash One of the airmen who lost his life earlier this month during a refueling plane crash had, just a day before, expressed a haunting feeling about not returning home, according to his father. Tech Sergeant Tyler Simmons, aged 28, was calm during a phone call just before […]
Trump participates in a solemn ceremony for six U.S. service members who died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq
President Trump Honors Fallen Service Members at Dover Air Force Base On March 18, 2026, President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base to commemorate six U.S. service members who lost their lives during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Trump stood solemnly on the tarmac, showing national respect alongside Secretary of the Army Pete […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey directs flags to be lowered in honor of three Birmingham soldiers who died in Iraq
Alabama Governor Honors Fallen Soldiers On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff to honor three soldiers from Birmingham who lost their lives in Iraq during the conflict with Iran. Authorities confirmed that six military personnel died in a tragic accident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft over […]
US states Baghdad must take action against Iranian-supported militias in Iraq
Criticism Grows Against Iraqi Prime Minister Over Militia Attacks Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani is facing mounting criticism regarding his government’s failure to curb assaults by pro-Iranian militias, along with Iran itself, targeting American, French, Italian, and Kurdish personnel and facilities within Iraq. On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning, advising […]
Six US airmen who died in KC-135 tanker crash in Iraq have been identified by the Pentagon.
Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash The Pentagon has confirmed the deaths of six U.S. service members following a crash involving a KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq. This incident took place during combat missions supporting Operation Epic Fury. On Thursday, the crash occurred in what was considered “friendly” airspace during an […]
U.S. Embassy in Iraq advises Americans to evacuate or find safety from militias connected to Iran
Urgent Warning for Americans in Iraq The U.S. government has issued an urgent alert advising Americans to leave Iraq without delay due to escalating attacks by Iranian-affiliated militias on targets associated with the U.S. On Friday, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Iraq released a statement addressing security concerns for Americans in the area. According […]