Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By STEFANIE DAZIO and MATTHEW LEEMarch 8, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Norwegian police began investigating an explosion that occurred outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. The incident took place early that morning, prompting a response from police and technicians. Authorities are currently assessing the damage, which includes a shattered door. No injuries have been reported as a result of the explosion. The Joint Unit for Investigation and Intelligence and the Joint Unit for Operational Service held a media briefing regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion.

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