Iraqโs Interior Ministry has confirmed that a foreign journalist has been kidnapped, prompting an urgent security response across the country. Officials have not released the identity or nationality of the journalist and details surrounding the incident remain limited.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, security forces have begun a coordinated operation to locate the kidnappers and secure the journalistโs release. Authorities said they tracked a vehicle believed to be linked to the abduction, which later overturned while attempting to escape.
During the operation, one suspect was taken into custody and a vehicle allegedly used in the kidnapping was seized. However, officials noted that other individuals involved in the incident managed to flee and are still being pursued.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in Baghdad declined to provide any comment regarding the situation. Investigations are ongoing as security teams continue efforts to apprehend those responsible.