Marco Rubio said American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped near Baghdad by Kata’ib Hizballah. The State Department credited U.S. agencies, including the FBI, and Iraqi authorities for securing her release. Rubio said the administration of Donald Trump remains committed to protecting U.S. citizens abroad and holding those responsible for such acts accountable.

2026-04-08

Marco Rubio said American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped near Baghdad by Kata’ib Hizballah. The State Department credited U.S. agencies, including the FBI, and Iraqi authorities for securing her release. Rubio said the administration of Donald Trump remains committed to protecting U.S. citizens abroad and holding those responsible for such acts accountable.