An explosion occurred near the US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage. The police are investigating the incident, without providing details about the cause.

An explosion occurred around 1:00 a.m. near the consular section of the U.S. embassy in Oslo, according to police statements.

The operations commander, Michael Delmer, mentioned that the damages are minor, but did not provide details about the nature of the explosion or its causes, emphasizing that the investigation is just beginning. A massive police presence has been deployed in the area. A nearby resident reported hearing the explosion and seeing flashing lights and a crowd of police officers.

Additionally, U.S. embassies in the Middle East remain on high alert due to tensions in the region, but police have not established a link between the incident in Oslo and the conflicts in the Middle East.