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the al monitor news organization says one of its contributors american shelly kittleson was abducted in baghdad and iraqi authorities are searching for her in a post on social media the u.s assistant secretary of state for global public affairs dylan johnson says the state department in his words fulfilled its duty to warn this individual of threats against them
He says the Iraqis have arrested one individual believed to be involved who has links to an Iranian-backed militia.
official says in a statement that the journalist was contacted multiple times with warnings of the threats against her, including last night.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
In its latest security alert, the embassy in Riyadh tells Americans that hotels, businesses and educational institutions could be targeted as Iran responds to ongoing U.S.
The embassy is advising Americans to shelter in place until further notice.
The advisory says if Americans want to leave, Saudi airspace is open, though there are frequent air traffic restrictions because of Iranian missiles and drone threats.
embassy in Saudi Arabia has suspended most routine services and has drawn down personnel.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
Ahead of a UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Ambassador Danny Danone expressed condolences to the UN peacekeepers from Indonesia, who he says were killed by Hezbollah explosive devices.
The head of UN peacekeeping, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, did not pin the blame on Hezbollah in his comments.
saying only that initial findings suggest they were killed in a roadside explosion.
A day earlier, another peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed when, he says, a projectile hit a UN base.
Ambassador Mike Waltz paid tribute to the Indonesian peacekeepers and urged Security Council members not to jump to conclusions but to allow the UN to investigate.
Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
The head of UN peacekeeping, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, says two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in an explosion that hit a logistics convoy.