Foreign tourists attacked in western Afghanistan - officials

Taliban militants attacked foreign tourists escorted by an Afghan army convoy in the western province of Herat on Thursday, officials said, with a military spokesperson saying at least six people were wounded.

The Taliban have officially not claimed responsibility so far for the attack and the nationality of the tourists was not immediately known.

Military spokesperson Najibullah Najibi said the ambush left at least five foreign tourists and their Afghan driver wounded, adding that they were being escorted to Herat city.

The attack comes as Taliban militants intensify their annual summer offensive after a brief lull during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which ended in early July.