Three Indian truck drivers taken hostage by Iraqi militants have been released, Al Arabia news channel said on Wednesday.

The truckers' employers, Kuwait-Gulf Link company, confirmed the development.

Seven truck drivers --  three Indians, three Kenyans and an Egyptian -- were taken hostage in Iraq on July 21.

Al Arabia channel flashed the news quoting one of its correpondents. It did not provide details.
 
KGL spokesperson Rana Abu-Zaineh, however, confirmed the development while speaking to NDTV India.

The kidnappers had repeatedly changed their demands and extended deadlines set for killing the seven.