Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman. (Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)
Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman, the Omani police said on Tuesday, a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East.
“All security measures and procedures have been taken to deal with the situation, and procedures for gathering evidence and investigation are being completed,” the police said in a statement.
The US embassy in the capital Muscat said it is following reports of the shooting incident in Wadi al-Kabir, in the governorate of the capital city Muscat.
“US citizens should remain vigilant, monitor local news and heed directions of local authorities,” it said in a statement.
Security Alert for American citizens:The U.S. Embassy is following reports of the shooting incident in Wadi Kabir. U.S. citizens should remain vigilant, monitor local news and heed directions of local authorities. pic.twitter.com/7aob35orAc
— U.S. Embassy Muscat (@USEmbMuscat) July 16, 2024
Oman has maintained its neutrality in the turbulent region and mediated in disputes including between the United States and Iran.
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