Norwegian Ex-US Embassy Guard Charged Spying Russia Iran

A Norwegian man who worked as a security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo has been indicted and charged with espionage for allegedly spying for Russia and Iran. Prosecutors accuse him of handing over sensitive information, including embassy floor plans, security routines, and personal details of diplomats and staff, during secret meetings in Serbia, Turkey, and Norway. The man reportedly received payments from Russian and Iranian authorities, including €10,000 from Russia and bitcoin equivalent to about 100,000 kroner from Iran. His defense acknowledges the facts but denies criminal guilt, arguing that the shared information may not have been legally classified or damaging to national interests. The espionage is said to have been motivated by the US's ties to Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza. The accused faces up to 21 years in prison, with a trial scheduled to begin in Oslo District Court in August 2025.