The explosion near the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, has raised questions about Iran’s potential involvement. According to CNN, the blast on March 8 resulted in minor damage to the embassy building, but fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported. Norwegian Justice and Public Security Minister, has termed the incident as unacceptable and said that the case is being handled with utmost seriousness. The police are conducting investigations, and the minister has said that the security of diplomatic missions is of paramount importance to Norway.
The Oslo police have stated that the area around the embassy was deemed safe just hours after the blast, and there was no immediate indication of a threat to the public. However, the police commander has clarified that no evidence has been found to link the blast to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East or Iran. The incident occurred at a time when the US and Israel were conducting airstrikes on Iran, and the world was on high alert for potential attacks on American and Israeli diplomatic missions.
Following the blast, Israel’s Foreign Ministry released a statement on social media platform X, saying, “What doesn’t fall from the tree won’t fall at all.” The Israeli media reported that several passengers were held back at Ben Gurion Airport after a disturbance broke out, and some were unable to leave the country.
The US has been targeting Iran’s missile program, and the latest airstrikes have resulted in significant damage to the country’s infrastructure. According to reports, Iran has suffered over 1,255 fatalities and more than 12,000 injuries during the nine-day conflict. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the removal of Iran’s nuclear threat would lead to a significant drop in oil prices, which would be a small price to pay for global peace and security.
As the oil prices continue to rise, the G7 countries have taken steps to address the issue. Brent crude oil prices have reached $117 per barrel, and the Saudi government has condemned Iran’s aggression in the region. Saudi Arabia has also announced plans to halt 60% of its government vehicles in response to the Iranian threats. In a related development, the Pakistani parliament has approved a two-year postponement of the general elections.
