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- The US Embassy in Baghdad warned on April 2, 2026, of potential attacks by pro-Iran militias in central Baghdad within 24-48 hours.
- The embassy indicated that US citizens, businesses, and diplomatic facilities could be targeted.
- This alert follows the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, with suspicions directed at the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia.
- The embassy criticized the Iraqi government for not preventing terrorist activities despite recent cooperation agreements.
- The statement noted that militia groups might falsely claim connections to the Iraqi government.
