NEW: Arrests Made In Connection With U.S. Embassy Bombing
Norwegian police announced Wednesday that three brothers in Oslo had been arrested in connection with the explosion that occurred outside the U.S. embassy three days earlier.
The suspects have been identified at this time only as Norwegian citizens in their 20’s with Iraqi heritage, according to a report from CBS News. They were not previously known to authorities at the time of their arrest.
Police Attorney Christian Hatlo stated at a press conference that the brothers were charged under Section 138 of the Norwegian Penal Code for terrorist bombing. “They are suspected of a terror bombing,” he explained.
“We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage,” Hatlo added.
Investigators indicated that one brother is believed to have placed the improvised explosive device (IED) at the embassy entrance, while the other two assisted in planning and carrying out the act. All three brothers were taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
Authorities noted that the investigation remains ongoing, with efforts focused on determining each individual’s specific role, clarifying the motive, and assessing whether any foreign state actor or criminal networks were involved. No names have been released publicly, and police have not ruled out additional arrests.
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The incident occurred around 1 a.m. local time on March 8, when an IED was detonated outside the embassy’s entrance. The blast caused minor damage to the building and shattered a door, though no injuries were recorded.
The Oslo police classified the event as a targeted attack from the outset, with investigators exploring the possibility of terrorism. Authorities noted that the blast filled the surrounding street with smoke and could be linked to broader global security issues, such as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, though no definitive connection was established early in the probe.
Surveillance footage released by police showed a hooded individual in dark clothing carrying a bag, whom they sought to identify as a potential suspect. Local law enforcement further noted that they were working in conjunction with federal investigators from the U.S.
The U.S. State Department acknowledged the event as an “incident” under investigation, with American embassies worldwide placed on high alert amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The bombing disrupted normal embassy operations temporarily, though consular services resumed shortly after with enhanced protocols.
The Oslo incident came just two days before the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada was struck by gunfire. That incident is also under investigation for potential links to terrorism.
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