Islamic State group claims deadly attack in Oman

Six people, including a policeman, are killed and 28 injured in a rare shooting near a Shia mosque.

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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.

Police gave no details about the identities of the victims and gunmen, or the motive. But 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 Sunni Muslim jihadist group Islamic State (IS) says three of its members were involved in the attack.

Supporters of the group celebrated the shooting on social media networks.

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