3 brothers arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway

CBS News
March 11, 2026
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Three Norwegian citizens arrested for U.S. embassy explosion in Norway

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Norwegian police arrested three brothers, all Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin with no prior police records, in connection with a U.S. embassy explosion in Norway, according to police prosecutor Christian Hatlo. The article provides no additional details about the incident, timing, or circumstances of the arrests.

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