image sourced from original article at A loud explosion damaged the entrance of the United States Embassy in Oslo early Sunday morning, prompting a major police response. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the damage appeared to be minor.
Norwegian police are investigating the incident and are searching for one or more possible perpetrators. Officers used dogs, drones and a helicopter as part of the investigation, while the Norwegian police security service deployed additional personnel. The national terror threat level has not been raised.
Officials said it is too early to determine whether the explosion is connected to ongoing conflict involving the United States in the Middle East. Authorities confirmed that no explosive devices were found at the scene and described the incident as serious and unacceptable.
