Six killed in Oman attack claimed by Islamic State group

A shooting occurred near a Shi'ite mosque in Oman's Wadi Al-Kabir region, resulting in the deaths of at least six people, including one police officer. The attack took place during Ashura, an annual day of mourning that commemorates the seventh-century death of Imam Hussein. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the rare attack in Oman, a country known for its relative stability and tolerance.