In a major breakthrough amid escalating tensions, an American journalist has been freed in Iraq just days after being abducted by Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Shelly Kittleson was released following coordinated efforts between U.S. agencies and Iraqi authorities. The development comes shortly after Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire with the United States and Israel, raising questions over whether Tehran’s proxy networks are scaling back hostilities.
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