Norway Arrests Three Brothers in US Embassy Blast

Norwegian police arrested three brothers on Wednesday in connection with an early morning explosion at the United States Embassy in Oslo on Sunday, March 8, 2026, an incident authorities are investigating as a suspected terrorist bombing.

The blast, which occurred around 1 a.m. local time at the entrance to the embassy's consular section in western Oslo, was caused by an improvised explosive device concealed in a backpack, according to officials. The device inflicted minor damage to the building but resulted in no injuries, a outcome attributed to stringent security measures at the diplomatic site. Surveillance footage released by police on Monday showed a hooded figure in dark clothing carrying a bag near the scene.

The suspects, all Norwegian citizens of Iraqi descent and in their 20s, were detained in Oslo around 3:30 p.m. local time. Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo told reporters that investigators believe one brother placed the bomb while the other two assisted in the plot. "We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage," Hatlo said. None of the men had prior police records, and as of the...