Iran Press/Africa: The exchange of gunfire on Tuesday took place in the al-Amiyirah district.
The Egyptian Interior Ministry's counter-terrorism forces have killed the attackers after exchanging heavy fire with gunmen. Two Egyptian security forces officers were also killed in the clashes.
Egypt's Interior Ministry has not issued a statement yet.
"Initial investigations show that the suspects were planning to carry out terrorist acts," a security source was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
The source added that explosives and weapons were found with the suspects.
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