Iraq went to war with Iran that lasted 8 years, many hundreds of thousands died. But these guys are likely Shiites as they're aligning with Iran.
"We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage," he added.
The bomb, an improvised explosive device (IED), went off Sunday and damaged the entrance to the embassy's consular section.
Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for that attack, one of which would be an act of terrorism, authorities said.
"We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage," Hatlo said.
Authorities believe one of the men planted the bomb while the two others took part in the plot, Hatlo said.
Police have reinforced security measures and have increased their presence around the embassy.
American embassies have been placed on high alert amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
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"We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage," he added.
The bomb, an improvised explosive device (IED), went off Sunday and damaged the entrance to the embassy's consular section.
Investigators were still trying to determine a motive for that attack, one of which would be an act of terrorism, authorities said.
"We believe they detonated a powerful bomb at the U.S. embassy with the intention of taking lives or causing significant damage," Hatlo said.
Authorities believe one of the men planted the bomb while the two others took part in the plot, Hatlo said.
Police have reinforced security measures and have increased their presence around the embassy.
American embassies have been placed on high alert amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
3 brothers of Iraqi descent arrested in Oslo for 'terror bombing' of US Embassy
Three Norwegian brothers of Iraqi origin were arrested for suspected U.S. Embassy bombing in Oslo, but no injuries reported in Sunday's explosive attack.
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