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Suspected Terrorist Attack in Wadi al-Kabir, Muscat Leaves Four Dead, Several Injured

Jul 16, 2024, 01:27 AM

A suspected terrorist attack occurred at a Shia mosque in Wadi al-Kabir, near Muscat, Oman, during a religious gathering. The Royal Oman Police confirmed that at least four people were killed and several others were wounded. Initial reports indicated that the attack involved one or more gunmen who opened fire on the congregants, with some sources suggesting the death toll could be as high as 21 and up to 20 casualties. The incident happened during a Shia mourning festival, and footage shows people fleeing as gunfire erupted. The US embassy has urged vigilance following this rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East.