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Blast Damages U.S. Embassy Entrance in Oslo, Terror Motive Under Investigation

Police deployed bomb squads, drones, helicopters to secure the site.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred around 1:00 a.m. at the consular entrance, causing minor damage and no injuries, according to Oslo police.
  • Investigators say the act appears deliberate, with terrorism listed as one hypothesis among several, and no suspects have been identified.
  • Police stated an explosive or incendiary device was used and believe the embassy was the target, with a search underway for the perpetrator or perpetrators.
  • Norway’s security service PST added personnel to assist the probe, though the national threat level remains unchanged at three on a five-point scale.
  • No additional devices were found and the area was declared safe, as Norwegian officials coordinated with U.S. diplomats and the State Department monitored developments.