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Mother and three sons in custody over US embassy bomb in norway
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 13, 2026
Quick Summary
Norway has remanded a mother and her three sons for up to four weeks, suspected of involvement in a “terror bombing” that damaged the U.S. embassy in Oslo last Sunday. The blast, caused by a powerful improvised device, injured no one; one son has admitted placing the bomb.
Family Remanded in Oslo After US Embassy Bombing Involving IED Blast
Details of the Oslo US Embassy Bombing Incident
Suspects Remanded in Custody
OSLO, March 13 (Reuters) - Three brothers and their mother have been remanded in police custody for up to four weeks on suspicion of taking part in the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Oslo last week, a Norwegian court said in a ruling on Friday.
Explosion and Immediate Aftermath
Details of the Blast
The U.S. embassy was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a "terror bombing" intended to kill or cause significant damage.
Impact and Damage Assessment
The powerful early-morning blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) damaged the entrance to the embassy's consular section but caused no injuries, Norwegian authorities have said.
Suspects’ Statements and Legal Proceedings
Admissions and Denials
One of the men has admitted to placing a device, while the three other suspects have denied involvement, their lawyers have said.
Reporting
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik)
References
- Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
- Three brothers charged in embassy blast, one admits placing the bomb | Norway's News in English — www.newsinenglish.no
- Norway police arrest three brothers linked to US embassy bombing in Oslo | The National
