An explosion near the United States Embassy Oslo caused minor damage early on Sunday but left no injuries, according to police in Oslo. Authorities said the blast occurred around 1 a.m. near the entrance to the embassy’s consular section. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing smoke rising nearby. The Oslo Police District cordoned off the area and launched a search for possible perpetrators; no additional explosive devices were found. Officials said it was too early to determine the cause and stressed there was no immediate indication the incident was linked to tensions surrounding the war with Iran.
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An explosion near the United States Embassy Oslo caused minor damage early on Sunday but left no injuries, according to police in Oslo. Authorities said the blast occurred around 1 a.m. near the entrance to the embassy’s consular section. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing smoke rising nearby. The Oslo Police District cordoned off the area and launched a search for possible perpetrators; no additional explosive devices were found. Officials said it was too early to determine the cause and stressed there was no immediate indication the incident was linked to tensions surrounding the war with Iran.