- The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack.
- The attack occurred at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman.
- At least nine people were killed in the attack.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Rare Attack in Oman, Leaving Nine Dead
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Oman, the group said on Tuesday, which left at least nine people dead, including three attackers. This incident marks a rare security breach in the oil-producing Gulf state. The attack, which occurred on Monday, is unusual in the wealthy, Sunni Muslim-dominated Gulf states and raises concerns that the Islamic State group may be attempting to establish a foothold in new territory.
Islamic State Suicide Attack Targets Shi’ite(Muslims) Annual Rituals in Oman’s Capital
- Three suicide attackers from the Islamic State carried out the attack.
- The attack targeted a gathering of Shi’ite Muslims.
- The incident occurred during the annual rituals at a temple.
- The location was the Wadi al-Kabir district in the Omani capital.
- The information was reported by the group’s statement, citing three security sources.
Islamic State Suicide Attack Targets Shi’ite Rituals in Oman’s Wadi al-Kabir District
Three suicide attackers from the Islamic State targeted a gathering of Shi’ite Muslims practicing their annual rituals at a temple in the Wadi al-Kabir district of the Omani capital last night. This information was reported in the group’s statement, which cited three security sources.
1.Islamic State fighters fired on Shi’ite worshippers.
2.They exchanged gunfire with Omani security forces until morning.
3.Islamic State published a video of the attack on its Telegram site late on Tuesday
4.The attack resulted in more than 30 Shi’ite Muslims and five Omani forces, including a police officer, being killed or wounded.
Islamic State Fighters Clash with Omani Forces, Publish Attack Video on Telegram
Islamic State fighters fired on Shi’ite worshippers and exchanged gunfire with Omani security forces until morning, according to the group’s statement. Late on Tuesday, the Islamic State published what it claimed was a video of the attack on its Telegram site. The group also reported that the attack left more than 30 Shi’ite Muslims and five Omani forces, including a police officer, either killed or wounded.
