India, April 8 -- American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday.

Announcing the development on X, Rubio said Kittleson had been kidnapped by members of the Iran-backed militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah near Baghdad.

"The US Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of War, US personnel across multiple agencies, and the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners for their assistance in securing her release," he said.

Rubio added that the development reflects the administration's commitment to the safety of American citizens worldwide.

He stressed...