A shooting attack near a Shiite mosque in Muscat, Oman, resulted in the deaths of six people, including four Pakistanis, and injured nearly 30 others. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place during the Shiite mourning period of Ashura. Three gunmen were killed by Omani police.
The attack targeted worshippers at the Imam Ali Mosque, which is frequented by South Asian expatriates. The Pakistani Prime Minister expressed condolences and offered assistance in the investigation. The Indian Embassy in Oman reported one Indian fatality and one injury.
The attack has raised security concerns in Oman, which is generally considered a peaceful country. The Omani authorities are investigating the incident and have taken security measures to prevent further attacks.
