He expresses gratitude to the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners for their assistance.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. citizen Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted by terrorists in Iraq last week, has been released.
“I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, Iraq,” Secretary Rubio stated. “The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of War, U.S. personnel across multiple agencies, and the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners, for their assistance in securing her release.”
“This resolution reflects the Trump Administration’s steadfast commitment to the safety and security of American citizens, no matter where they are in the world,” the secretary of state continued. “Under President Trump, the wrongful detention or kidnapping of U.S. nationals will not be tolerated. We will continue to use every tool to bring Americans home and to hold accountable those responsible. We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and Secretary Rubio as they pursue the release of U.S. citizens being wrongly detained internationally.
- That Americans who work or travel abroad would be prudent and for the Lord to keep them safe.
Sources: Breitbart, U.S. Department of State
