An explosion struck the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, early Sunday morning, but authorities confirmed that no one was hurt. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, police said.
The Oslo police department stated that the incident occurred around 1:00 am local time (0000 GMT) and affected the entrance to the embassy’s consular section.
Police incident commander Michael Dellemyr told public broadcaster NRK that officers responded quickly after receiving multiple reports of the explosion. “We confirmed that there had indeed been a blast at the US embassy,” he said, noting only minor damage.
Authorities have refrained from providing details about the nature of the explosion or the damage, citing the early stage of the investigation. Speaking to TV2, Dellemyr added that preliminary findings suggest the incident was deliberately carried out by someone, and investigators are now interviewing witnesses. A bomb squad was also dispatched to the scene.
The police confirmed they are coordinating with embassy officials, and a significant security presence was reported in the area. Roads near the embassy were closed, and cars were being checked by law enforcement. Residents nearby described hearing a loud explosion, with one local teenager, Edvard, recounting the scene: “At first, my mother and I thought it came from our home, but then we saw flashing lights and a lot of police. There were dogs, drones, officers with automatic weapons, and helicopters above.”
Although US embassies have been on heightened alert amid ongoing American military actions in Iran, Dellemyr emphasized that there is currently no evidence linking the Oslo blast to the conflict. “It’s far too early to connect this to the situation in the Middle East,” he said.
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