Gunmen kill five policemen in southeast Iran VIDEO

At least five policemen were killed on August 22 in southeastern Iran after unidentified gunmen opened fire on two police patrol vehicles.

The attack took place on the Khash-Iranshahr road, where the assailants targeted vehicles stationed in the area, according to police, Caliber.Az reports via Reuters. 

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Southeastern Iran has been the site of sporadic clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists. These groups claim to be fighting for greater rights and autonomy, while Tehran accuses some of them of having ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling and insurgency.

On August 17, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that their forces had killed six militants and destroyed two hideouts in coordinated raids in the province. Explosives, detonators, and communications equipment were seized during the operation.

By Sabina Mammadli