Indian National Among Six Killed in ISIS Attack on Shia Mosque in Oman

Dubai/Muscat:  An Indian national was among six people killed in a rare shooting attack by the Islamic State militant group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital, Muscat. 

The shooting on Monday night near the Imam Ali Mosque also claimed the lives of one policeman and four Pakistani nationals, while injuring 28 others.

"Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on July 15, the Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life and another is injured," the Embassy of India in Muscat posted on X on Tuesday. "The Embassy offers its sincere condolences and stands ready to offer all assistance to the families," it said.

According to a statement, security forces killed the three attackers during the incident in the al-Wadi al-Kabir area on Monday night. Pakistan confirmed that four of its nationals were among those killed in the "terrorist attack" on the Imam Ali Mosque. India also confirmed the death of one of its citizens.

The Islamic State (ISIS) militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. While ISIS has repeatedly targeted Shia ceremonies, processions, and worshippers in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, this is the first time it has claimed an attack in Oman, where Shias are a minority.