Iranian Policeman Killed in Shootout

Gunmen in Iran’s volatile southeast killed a police officer in a shootout with security forces, news agencies reported on Saturday. The clash occurred in Sistan-Baluchistan province, one of the country’s most troubled regions. A fighter group claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Iran’s southeast, where clashes between militants and security forces are not uncommon. The killing of the police officer underscores the risks faced by law enforcement in the region.