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The Islamic State claims responsibility for Omani Shia mosque attack
A recent Islamic State (IS) attack in Oman, coupled with the group’s growing capacity in Iraq and Syria, suggests that IS strongholds across the Middle East present a threat as formidable as its Asian branch.