US Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Acquitted in Kuwait
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The Italian Foreign Ministry notes the acquittal of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a United States journalist and lecturer at the University of Bari. The Embassy of Italy in Kuwait closely followed the case from the time of his arrest on 3 March 2026, maintaining close contact with the local authorities and with the Embassy of the United States. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested for sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the conflict involving Iran.
“Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested on 3 March for sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the conflict involving Iran.”
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The Italian Foreign Ministry issued a press release noting the acquittal of US journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in Kuwait. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who is also a lecturer at the University of Bari, was arrested on 3 March 2026 for allegedly sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the Iran conflict.
The Italian Embassy in Kuwait monitored the proceedings throughout and remained in contact with both the local Kuwaiti authorities and the United States Embassy. This press release serves as a diplomatic acknowledgment of the case outcome and does not create any regulatory obligations.
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- Publication date: April 23 2026
- Type: Press Releases The Italian Foreign Ministry notes the acquittal of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a United States journalist and lecturer at the University of Bari. The Embassy of Italy in Kuwait closely followed the case from the time of his arrest, maintaining close contact with the local authorities and with the Embassy of the United States, the journalist’s country of citizenship. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested on 3 March for sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the conflict involving Iran.
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