India, April 1 -- The suspected kidnapping of American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad has once again drawn global attention to the activities of Kataib Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-aligned militia operating in Iraq. Authorities in both Iraq and the United States are investigating the case, which highlights growing risks for journalists working in conflict zones.

Officials say the abduction took place in the Iraqi capital, triggering a swift security response. While Iraqi authorities have not officially named the group responsible, early indications and intelligence links point toward Kataib Hezbollah, a militia long accused of targeting Western interests.

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