Explosion at US embassy in Oslo under terrorism investigation

2026-03-08 - 14:24

An explosion struck the United States embassy compound in Oslo during the early hours of Sunday, prompting a large police response and an investigation into a possible terrorist attack. The blast occurred at about 01:00 local time outside the public entrance to the diplomatic complex in the Huseby district of the Norwegian capital. Authorities reported no injuries, though the explosion caused damage to the entrance area including shattered glass and interior fixtures.