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Oslo Police Investigate Incendiary Blast at U.S. Embassy With Terrorism Not Ruled Out

Police say there is no evidence linking the explosion to the Middle East conflict.

Overview

  • An explosion around 1:00 a.m. local time damaged the consular entrance of the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, with authorities describing the impact as minor.
  • Police reported no confirmed casualties; an early remark suggesting a possible minor injury has not been substantiated.
  • Investigators say an incendiary device detonated outside the mission and believe the embassy was the intended target.
  • Terrorism is among the working hypotheses, though police emphasize multiple lines of inquiry and have announced no arrests.
  • Specialized teams secured the area using bomb-disposal units, dogs, drones, and a helicopter, PST mobilized extra staff without raising the threat level, and officials are coordinating with the U.S. mission.