Iranian security forces shot dead six militants in a clash in southeastern Iran, state-run Irna reported, adding that the group was linked to Israel. The incident came a day after armed rebels killed five police officers in the region on Friday.

Iran claims six militants killed in a southeastern clash were tied to Israel's Mossad; two arrested, most foreign nationals. No Israeli response to Tehran's accusations.

Iran has launched its first military exercise since its 12-day war with Israel. State television reported that navy vessels would fire missiles at sea targets in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean on Thursday.