Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect
Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.
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""the security of diplomatic missions is very important to us""
— Espen Barth Eide , Politician
"the security of diplomatic missions is very important to us"
— Espen Barth Eide , Politician
"It's natural to view this in the context of the current security situation, and that it is a targeted attack against the American embassy."
— Frode Larsen , Other
"The incident is very serious and completely unacceptable."
— Jonas Gahr Støre , Politician
"very serious and completely unacceptable"
— Jonas Gahr Støre , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Norwegian Foreign Minister.
Head of the Oslo police investigation unit.
Jonas Gahr Støre is the Prime Minister of Norway.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
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Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.
Norwegian police have released surveillance images of a suspect linked to an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo. The blast, caused by an improvised device, resulted in minor damage but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the motive and have appealed for public assistance in identifying the individual.
Norwegian police have released surveillance images of a person suspected in the bombing outside the U.S. embassy in Oslo. The explosion, which shattered a glass door, was from an improvised device set at the entrance to the building. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the motive.
Norwegian police have published two photos of a suspect believed to be behind an explosion at the US embassy in Oslo. The man, whose face was not visible in the grainy photos from surveillance camera footage, was dressed in dark clothing and had a backpack. The blast caused minor damage; no injuries were reported.
Norwegian police are searching for a suspect seen on surveillance footage following an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo. The early Sunday morning blast damaged one of the entrances to the embassy, sending thick smoke into the street but causing no injuries. Police said the incident may be linked to the crisis in the Middle East.
Norwegian police have released two surveillance images of a man suspected of being behind an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo. The photographs show a man dressed in dark-colored clothes with the hood over his head, carrying a backpack near the embassy's consular section shortly before the explosion.
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