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.