Three Iraqis wounded in bomb attack, armed clashes in Diyala

Three Iraqis, including two policemen, were wounded Sunday in a car bomb attack and subsequent armed clashes in Diyala province, a security source said.

Speaking to the Arabic-language Alghad Press, the source said that an explosive charge targeted a vehicle driven by a civilian on the Jalawla-Kalar highway in northeastern Diyala, leaving the driver wounded.

“While moving the wounded civilian into hospital, security forces came under attack by undefined gunmen, leaving two policemen wounded,” the source said.

He added that the security situation is now under control.