Explosion Near US Embassy in Oslo Causes Minor Damage; Investigation Underway

An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Oslo around 1 a.m. local time on Sunday, causing minor damage to the consular section entrance but no injuries. Norwegian police are investigating the incident, treating it as a potential deliberate attack and exploring terrorism as one possible motive. Authorities have deployed significant resources, including bomb squads and forensic teams, and are cooperating closely with the embassy. While no suspects have been identified, police consider a possible link to the ongoing conflict involving Iran but have not confirmed any connection.