American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped this evening in Baghdad, several media outlets in the region reported, while the Iraqi Interior Ministry confirmed that a foreign reporter had been kidnapped, without confirming their identity.
"Security forces immediately launched an operation to capture the criminals, acting on accurate intelligence information," the ministry said.
It added that the kidnappers' vehicle, which overturned during an escape attempt, was found, and a suspect was arrested, Ynet reports.
"A search is underway to identify other individuals involved."
