In a tragic incident near a Shia mosque in Muscat, Oman, six people, including a policeman, were killed and 28 others injured during a shooting. The attack, claimed by the Islamic State (IS), shocked the peaceful sultanate. Video footage captured worshippers fleeing as gunshots echoed on the eve of Ashura, a significant Shia holy day. Pakistan and India confirmed nationals among the casualties, highlighting the international impact of the violence. Even though in recent years, the Gulf has been shaken by multiple attacks on Shiite mosques, the latest incident in Oman marks the first of its kind in the country.
