Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman, resulting in at least nine deaths.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman, resulting in at least nine deaths, including three attackers. This rare security breach in the oil-producing Gulf state has raised concerns over the potential resurgence of ISIS activities. The attack occurred in the Wadi al-Kabir district of Oman's capital, Muscat, marking the first time the Sunni Muslim extremist group has asserted responsibility for an attack in Oman.

July 16, 2024
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