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Breaking: ISIS Claims Responsibility for Oman Mass Shooting

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 17 July 2024
Breaking: ISIS Claims Responsibility for Oman Mass Shooting

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly mass shooting on a Shia mosque during Ashura commemorations last Monday, July 15, 2024. The attack occurred overnight in the Wadi Kabeer area, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals and injuries to more than 28 others.

Read More: Breaking: Mass Shooting at Oman Mosque Claims Multiple Lives

Details of the Attack

Security sources revealed that three ISIS members launched an assault on a gathering of Shia worshippers, opening fire with machine guns. The chaos escalated as attackers clashed with Omani security forces responding to the scene in the early hours of the morning.

Read More: Oman Release Official Death Toll in Mosque Mass Shooting

Casualties and Response

Reports indicate that the confrontation led to the deaths of worshippers, attackers, and members of the Omani security forces.

Among the victims were four Pakistani nationals and one Indian, according to officials from Pakistan and Oman.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent further incidents. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing peace in the region.

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