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Shelly Kittleson, an American journalist, was kidnapped in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia. This incident comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East following the war with Iran, putting Americans in Iraq at increased risk. U.S. and Iraqi officials had previously warned Kittleson about threats. The U.S. embassy urged all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to potential attacks on hotels, airports, businesses, and diplomatic spots, particularly targeting Americans. Kittleson is believed to have been taken as a bargaining chip, with reports suggesting Kataib Hezbollah wants to swap her for their detained members. Iraq is navigating a delicate balance between its relationships with Iran, the U.S., and potential Gulf investments while trying to resolve the tense standoff.

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