IS claims Jordan tourist spot shootout

Islamic State says it was behind a shootout at a Jodran tourist spot that left nine people dead and many injured.

Jordanian mourners carry the coffin of Police Major Lieutenant Saed Mayateh Source: AAP

Islamic State militants are claiming responsibility for a shootout at a Crusader castle in the southern Jordanian city of Karak, in which at least nine people including a Canadian tourist were killed and scores injured.

The statement on Tuesday said four Islamic State fighters had undertaken the operation on Sunday that ended in their deaths.

Jordanian officials have so far not said who they suspect of the attack but security sources said the perpetrators were Jordanian nationals.