Police cars were parked outside the U.S. embassy after reports of a loud bang at the scene in Oslo, Norway, on March 8, 2026. Javad Parsa/NTB/Reuters
As reported by CNN
In the early hours of Sunday in Oslo, an explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy. According to Norwegian police, the incident caused minor damage and did not result in injuries among civilians or embassy staff.
A loud explosion was heard near the embassy grounds in the western part of the city around 1:00 a.m., and smoke rose from the surrounding area, witnesses say, local media reported.
Investigation and Aftermath
“We have determined that the explosion occurred at the U.S. Embassy”
– Mikael Dellemyr, NRK
“The police are in dialogue with the embassy, and there are no reports of injuries”
– Oslo Police Department
The search for the perpetrators continues, and no additional explosive devices have been found in the area, according to a police spokesperson.
The U.S. Embassy did not comment outside normal business hours, and the State Department also did not respond to journalists’ inquiries.
The incident is being treated as a security matter; the investigation continues, and authorities are increasing patrols near the diplomatic facility.
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