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A missile struck the US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging part of its air defense system. No casualties reported. Iran-aligned groups have claimed or been linked to recent attacks amid ongoing regional conflict escalation. The attack follows recent strikes on Iran-backed groups and US bases in Iraq.
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Since late February 2026, Iraq has become a critical battleground in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iranian-backed militias and US forces have exchanged drone and airstrikes, killing hundreds including civilians, commanders, and UN peacekeepers. Iraqi authorities have authorized Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) to defend themselves, while Baghdad demands stronger government action to contain escalating violence.
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Iranian drone and missile attacks target US and Israeli interests, including Baghdad and Beirut, as Iran and Israel exchange strikes. Oil infrastructure is hit, and regional conflicts deepen, with Iran's leadership and US allies responding. The situation remains volatile with ongoing military actions and geopolitical tensions.
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A fire caused by a short circuit at Burundi's military ammunition depot in Musaga led to explosions, killing at least two residents and causing widespread panic. The incident occurred in a densely populated area, with authorities urging calm and caution as investigations continue.
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Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad on March 31 by Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. Iraqi security forces have arrested one suspect and are pursuing others. The US State Department is involved, emphasizing her safety amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Shelly Renee Kittleson, a US freelance journalist, was kidnapped from a Baghdad street. Iraqi authorities believe she is held in the city, with suspicions pointing to Iran-linked militia Kataib Hezbollah. She had been warned of threats before her abduction, and a suspect was arrested during the chase.
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Kataib Hezbollah has released American journalist Shelly Kittleson after her kidnapping in Baghdad. The group cited Iraq’s prime minister’s efforts and her departure from the country as conditions for her release. She was freed in exchange for detained militia members, with a video of her staged confession released afterward.
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Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Baghdad on March 31 by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, has been released following negotiations. Her release involved the detention of militia members, and she was seen in a staged video under duress. US and Iraqi officials coordinated efforts to secure her freedom.