Weapons Analysis and Operational Importance of Rare Islamic State Attack on Shias in Muscat, Oman

On the night of July 15, three Islamic State militants carried out an armed attack during Ashura in Muscat's Wadi al-Kabir district.

As a result of this armed attack, at least 6 people, including one Omani Police personnel, were killed and nearly 30 people were injured.

Militancy in Oman and the Rare Attack’s Importance