An American journalist has been kidnapped by unidentified assailants in Baghdad, prompting an urgent response from Iraqi security forces and international concern over press safety. Read More: SC releases prime accused in Daniel Pearl murder case The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, a contributor to Al-Monitor, which focuses on reporting from the Middle East. […]
Iraq security
US embassy in Baghdad hit amid Iran-backed group strikes
Baghdad — The US embassy in Baghdad came under attack on Saturday, following a series of strikes that killed two members of the Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, security sources said. The incident marks the second assault on the US diplomatic mission since the start of heightened regional tensions after US and Israeli strikes on Iran […]