Norwegian authorities have arrested three brothers in connection with an explosion outside the United States embassy in Oslo that caused minor damage but no injuries. Police said the blast, which occurred early Sunday morning, was triggered by an improvised explosive device placed near the embassy’s entrance. The suspects, all Norwegian citizens in their 20s with links to Iraq, are being investigated on suspicion of carrying out a terror bombing.
Officials said the men were previously unknown to law enforcement, and investigators are examining multiple possible motives, including whether foreign actors played a role. Police have been reviewing surveillance material and a now-deleted online video connected to the incident as part of the ongoing inquiry. Authorities emphasised that questioning the suspects would be key to determining the motive behind the attack.
The explosion prompted a large emergency response involving dogs, drones, and helicopters as investigators secured the area around the embassy in Oslo’s Ullern district. Norwegian officials condemned the incident as unacceptable, stressing the importance of protecting diplomatic missions, while the U.S. State Department confirmed it is also investigating the case alongside Norwegian authorities.
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