Terrorism investigated in US embassy explosion in Oslo

An explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, Norway, early Sunday morning is under investigation as a potential act of terrorism. Authorities suggest that the incident may be a deliberate attack possibly connected to the ongoing situation in Iran.

“Given the current security climate, it’s reasonable to consider this as a possible targeted attack on the U.S. embassy,” stated Frode Larsen, the head of the Oslo police investigation unit, during a press briefing.


Two police cars parked outside the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway, following an explosion.
Police cars were seen parked in front of the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway on Sunday after the explosion. NTB/AFP via Getty Images

Shattered glass window at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo after an explosion.
A shattered glass window seen at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo after an explosion, which police are now probing as a possible terror attack. via REUTERS

Larsen further elaborated in an interview with public broadcaster NRK, saying, “While one of our main hypotheses points to terrorism, we are also keeping other possibilities in mind.”

With contributions from Post correspondents

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