insert_link World IS claims responsibility for Oman attack Islamic State, the Sunni Muslim dominated militant group, has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman. At least six people as well as the three attackers are believed to have been killed. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports. Reuters reports that the assault commenced on Monday evening at the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in the Wadi al-Kabir area of Muscat, Oman's capital, according […] todayJuly 17, 2024 12
insert_link World Toll from Oman mosque attack rises to six, three gunmen killed: police The death toll from a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman's capital has climbed to six, police said Tuesday, adding that the three attackers were also killed. Monday's shooting "resulted in the death of five individuals, the martyrdom of one policeman, and the death of the three perpetrators," with at least 28 other people wounded, Omani police said in a statement. bur/ho/jsa AFP (NAMPA / AFP) todayJuly 16, 2024 9
