Shooting Near Mosque In Oman, Four People Died

Four people were killed and several injured as a result of gunfire around the mosque in Oman.

"All security measures and procedures have been taken to address this situation, and procedures for evidence collection and investigation have been completed," police said.

The US Embassy in the capital Muscat said it was following up on reports of shooting incidents in Wadi al-Kabir, in the province of the capital Muscat.

"US citizens must remain vigilant, monitor local news and pay attention to directions from local authorities," he said in a statement.

Oman has maintained his neutrality in the volatile region and mediated in disputes including between the United States and Iran.