Three brothers charged in US embassy bombing deny guilt

The three brothers accused of carrying out a terrorist bombing against the US embassy in Oslo have all been questioned by police, with none admitting criminal responsibility, Dagbladet reports.

Police arrested the three Norwegian citizens—all in their 20s and of Iraqi origin—on Wednesday after an 86-hour manhunt following the explosion. The eldest brother denied involvement, the youngest admitted placing the bomb but claimed to have acted alone, and the middle brother, questioned Thursday, “does not admit guilt,” his defence lawyer, Ketil Magnus Berg, told the newspaper.

“He has provided a lengthy explanation today, but I will not disclose further details,” Berg said.

Forensic searches continue at suspects’ residence

Police bomb disposal units and forensic teams have spent two days examining the brothers’ apartment in eastern Oslo, removing multiple boxes of evidence. Authorities previously described the device as a “very powerful” homemade bomb, with welding work suggesting involvement by someone with technical expertise.

Investigators believe the attack may be linked to the Middle East conflict. Police have reportedly identified Iran as the only state potentially behind the bombing, with working hypotheses including direct Iranian involvement, an Iranian-directed proxy operation, or an amateur attack motivated by anti-US sentiment.

Neighbours express unease

Residents near the apartment complex described the area as normally quiet. “This must be terrifying for those living in the building,” one neighbour told Dagbladet. “It feels unsettling if they really made the bomb here—this should be a safe place.”

Police have not ruled out further arrests, stating the investigation remains in its early stages. “We are working from multiple hypotheses,” police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said Wednesday, citing possible state sponsorship, criminal networks, or individual motives as potential explanations.

The youngest brother had registered a metalworking company in mid-February, though its connection to the bomb—if any—remains unclear.