She probably converted to Islam.
See what she's wearing? She's a mask shy of a burka.
Re: "She probably converted to Islam."
In another article -
After the interview, Hashimi was shown presenting Carroll with gifts: a plaque bearing the party's emblem and a boxed copy of the Koran.
"What you have received today from the Iraqi Islamic Party is exactly the teachings of the Koran," Hashimi said, smiling. Carroll thanked him and said the copy of the Koran was beautiful...