Three brothers arrested in Norway over bomb attack on US embassy in Oslo

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, Reuters and The Associated PressMarch 11, 2026 at 08:34 PM

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In Oslo, Norway, three Norwegian brothers with Iraqi heritage were arrested on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for allegedly bombing the US embassy on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The suspects, in their 20s, are accused of deliberately targeting the embassy's consular section entrance with a powerful improvised explosive device. One brother is believed to have planted the bomb, while the others assisted. No casualties were reported in the early morning blast. Investigators are exploring the possibility of foreign state involvement, considering the nature of the target and the current global security climate. The brothers had not previously been known to law enforcement.

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Christian Hatlo ×250% Iraqi ×260% Oslo ×380% United States ×380% Norway ×390% United States Embassy in Oslo ×390% Bombing of US Embassy in Oslo 95%

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bomb attack 90% us embassy 80% terrorism 70% oslo 70% foreign state involvement 60% improvised explosive device 60% norwegian citizens 50% arrest 50%

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Norway

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