Iranian Press TV news staff in Deir ez-Zor were attacked by Islamic State militants on Wednesday, September 6, IRNA reports.

The group's Satellite News Gathering (SNG) truck was severely damaged, none of the reporters was hurt, but three Syrian army soldiers were wounded.

The Press TV staff was covering the battle when they were attacked in the town of Kobajjep some 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) to the southeast of Deir ez-Zor.