“Embassy offers its sincere condolences & stands ready to offer all assistance to the families,” it said.The three attackers were also killed by security forces during the incident in the al-Wadi al-Kabir area on Monday night, according to a statement.Pakistan said four Pakistanis were among those killed in a “terrorist attack” on the Imam Ali Mosque. India also said one of its citizens was killed.The Islamic State (ISIS) militant group claimed responsibility for the attack.The ISIS has repeatedly targeted Shia ceremonies, processions and worshippers in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it has never before claimed an attack in Oman, where the Shia are a minority.
Source link
