Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 8, 2026 at 02:07 PM

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An explosion occurred at the United States embassy in Oslo, Norway, at 1:00 AM local time on March 8, 2026, causing minor material damage but no injuries. Norwegian police are investigating the incident, with terrorism being considered as a possible motive, alongside other potential causes. Authorities are searching for one or more perpetrators and are collaborating with the US embassy. The Norwegian government has condemned the blast as unacceptable and is taking the matter seriously. The investigation is ongoing, and police are exploring all possible explanations for the explosion.

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NRK 30% Grete Lien Metlid 40% Espen Barth Eide 50% Frode Larsen ×360% United States 60% Norway ×270% Oslo ×380% United States Embassy in Oslo ×490%

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