Trending Now - Blast Near US Embassy in Oslo Sparks Terror Probe

WHO:

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "Our embassies and our diplomatic facilities are under direct attack from a terroristic regime."

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre described the explosion as a “very serious and completely unacceptable” event.

A U.S. official stated that the incendiary device was inside a backpack and detonated outside the entrance to the Consular Affairs office at the embassy.

Astri Aas-Hansen, Norway's minister of justice and public security, said, "This is an unacceptable incident that is being treated with the utmost seriousness."

Norwegian Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen stated, "This is an unacceptable incident that we are taking very seriously."

Frode Larsen, leader of the Oslo police joint unit for investigation and intelligence, mentioned that the explosion was caused by some sort of incendiary device.

Oslo police, U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norwegian police security service (PST), Norwegian Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen, eyewitnesses including Sebastian Toerstad (18) and Edvard (16).

Oslo police, U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norwegian police spokesperson Mikael Dellemyr, police incident commander Michael Delmer, eyewitnesses including Sebastian Toerstad and a 16-year-old identified as Edvard.

WHAT:

The U.S. State Department confirmed it was aware of the incident and was opening its own investigation, stating, "We thank the Norwegian authorities for supporting the investigation."

Norwegian police reported that no suspects or motives have been identified in the investigation of the explosion.

The Oslo police department confirmed that investigations have been carried out at the scene with the aid of dogs, drones, and a helicopter, searching for one or more potential perpetrators.

The U.S. State Department stated it was aware of the incident and was opening its own investigation.

Investigators believe the embassy was the target of the explosion and are searching for the perpetrators and their motive.

Police confirmed that the embassy's entrance sustained damage, but no arrests have been made.

An explosion occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage to the entrance of the consular section and no reported injuries.

Police confirmed a "loud bang/explosion" was reported at the scene.

Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for potential perpetrators.

An explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage but no injuries reported.

The blast hit the entrance to the embassy's consular section.

Police confirmed that a search for the perpetrators was ongoing and no further explosive devices had been found in the area.

An explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage but no injuries.

The blast hit the entrance to the embassy's consular section.

Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion and a thick layer of smoke on the street.

Police confirmed that no further explosive devices had been found in the area.

A search for the perpetrators was ongoing.

WHERE:

U.S. Embassy, Oslo, Norway.

WHEN:

The explosion occurred on March 8, 2026, at approximately 1 a.m. local time.

The explosion occurred on March 7, 2026, at around 1 a.m. local time.

WHY:

The explosion is being investigated as a possible terror act amid heightened security due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28, 2026.

Frode Larsen, leader of the Oslo police joint unit for investigation and intelligence, mentioned, "We are early in the investigation, but we are working based on multiple hypotheses."

Larsen stated, "Given the current security situation, it is natural to consider whether this was a targeted attack on the American Embassy. However, we have not committed to any single hypothesis."

The incident is being taken seriously amid heightened security for U.S. embassies due to ongoing military operations in the Middle East, although police have not connected the explosion to these events.

The explosion comes amid heightened security for U.S. embassies due to escalating military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, although police did not indicate a direct connection to the conflict.

The explosion comes amid heightened security for U.S. embassies due to escalating military operations by Israel and the United States against Iran.

HOW:

Norwegian police and technicians are investigating the explosion with significant resources, including dogs, drones, and helicopters.

PST, the Norwegian police security service, called in additional personnel following the incident but has not changed the country's terror threat level, according to communication adviser Martin Bernsen.

Police deployed a large number of resources, including dogs, drones, and helicopters, to investigate the scene.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke at the entrance of the embassy following the explosion.

Police dispatched a large number of resources to the scene following reports of the explosion.

Police arrived shortly after receiving reports of the explosion and confirmed its occurrence.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 01:21 UTC)

Early this morning, an explosion occurred in Norway, prompting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to declare that American embassies and diplomatic facilities are under direct attack from a terroristic regime. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre condemned the incident as “very serious and completely unacceptable,” while local police confirmed that no suspects or motives have been identified so far. The U.S. State Department is now launching its own investigation into the blast, which is being treated as a potential terror act amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 19:02 UTC)

A U.S. official reported that an incendiary device detonated outside the entrance to the Consular Affairs office at the embassy, while Norway's minister of justice and public security, Astri Aas-Hansen, condemned the incident as unacceptable and emphasized its serious nature. The Oslo police confirmed they are conducting investigations with the assistance of dogs, drones, and a helicopter, searching for potential suspects, and the U.S. State Department announced it is launching its own investigation into the matter. Although the Norwegian police security service has called in additional personnel, they have not altered the country's terror threat level.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 15:51 UTC)

In a concerning incident, Norwegian Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen described an explosion at the American Embassy as "unacceptable" and emphasized that authorities are taking it very seriously. Investigators believe the embassy was the intended target of the blast, which was caused by an incendiary device, and while the entrance suffered damage, no arrests have been made yet. The Norwegian police security service has deployed additional personnel in response to the situation, but they have not altered the country's terror threat level.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 13:16 UTC)

An explosion occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early this morning, causing minor damage to the entrance of the consular section but thankfully no reported injuries. Authorities, including the police and the U.S. Embassy, are actively investigating the incident, which has drawn heightened security attention due to ongoing military operations in the Middle East, although no direct connection has been made. Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke at the scene, and police have deployed a significant number of resources, including dogs, drones, and helicopters, to assist in their search for potential perpetrators.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 07:09 UTC)

Early last Monday, an explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage but thankfully no injuries were reported. The blast hit the entrance to the embassy's consular section, and police confirmed they are actively searching for the perpetrators while ensuring no further explosive devices have been found in the area. This incident comes amid heightened security for U.S. embassies due to escalating military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, although authorities have not established a direct connection to the ongoing conflict.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 05:20 UTC)

Early this morning, an explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage but thankfully no injuries. Eyewitnesses described a loud blast and a thick layer of smoke at the scene, while police confirmed that no additional explosive devices were found and a search for the perpetrators is underway. This incident comes amid heightened security for U.S. embassies due to escalating military operations by Israel and the United States against Iran.