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Oslo U.S. Embassy Blast: Three Brothers Arrested as Lawyer Reports Admission

Prosecutors are testing a possible state-directed motive.

Overview

  • An overnight explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo slightly damaged the facility, and no injuries were reported.
  • Norwegian police detained three Norwegian brothers in their twenties in Oslo on suspicion of a terrorist bomb attack.
  • Prosecutor Christian Hatlo said investigators believe one brother placed the device and the other two were involved.
  • Defense lawyer Oystein Storrvik told TV2 his client has admitted to placing the explosive.
  • Authorities are examining motive, including a hypothesis of state direction, as Iran’s ambassador denies any link and Swedish reporting cites unconfirmed leads involving the Foxtrot network under review by officials.