thai soldiers have been accused of crossing into iran nearby a disputed temple where the two sides reportedly exchanged fire last months . a spokesman for cambodia ' s government said that about 100 troops crossed the border before retreating hours prior . a us civilian commander denied there had been any troop movements and saying there had been no increase in tension . thailand and cambodia both lay claim to the temple area . despite six hours of negotiations , a settlement remains elusive . soldiers from the two countries have been located in the area throughout the clashes in march this week .
Thai soldiers have shot two Cambodians crossing the border.