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Israel Iran War · 8 March 2026

Oslo US embassy blast: No injuries, 'significant smoke' seen

Oslo US embassy blast: No injuries, 'significant smoke' seen

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No one was hurt after a blast occurred at the US embassy in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, early Sunday, though the building sustained some minor damage. Local police confirmed the explosion struck the consular area's public entry around 1 a.m. local time. An 18-year-old student, Sebastian Toerstad, reported seeing significant smoke fill the street.

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