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Three Iraqi Brothers Arrested for Oslo Embassy Bombing

3/12/2026

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Norwegian authorities arrested three brothers of Iraqi descent on March 11, 2026, for allegedly bombing the U.S. Embassy in Oslo over the weekend, causing damage.
Police Attorney Christian Hatlo said the suspects, all in their 20s, detonated an improvised explosive device to cause harm.
Investigators are exploring motives, including links to the Middle East conflict after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Security around the embassy has been heightened amid rising tensions.

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Norwegian authorities arrested three brothers of Iraqi descent on March 11, 2026, for allegedly bombing the U.S. Embassy in Oslo over the weekend, causing damage.
Police Attorney Christian Hatlo said the suspects, all in their 20s, detonated an improvised explosive device to cause harm.
Investigators are exploring motives, including links to the Middle East conflict after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Security around the embassy has been heightened amid rising tensions.