Explosions Rock Vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen Embassy Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Danish police are investigating two explosions near Israel’s Copenhagen embassy and have detained three people. Although no one was injured and the embassy saw no damage, security has been heightened around the area. This incident comes amid escalating Middle East tensions and follows similar incidents in Sweden.

Danish police announced on Wednesday an investigation into two explosions near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen, detaining three individuals for questioning. Two were apprehended at the city's main railway station and a third elsewhere. The blasts caused no injuries or damage to the building, according to an Israeli embassy statement.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jakob Hansen noted that the embassy's proximity to the blasts is a key aspect of the investigation. An area around the embassy has been cordoned off with armed Danish military personnel and investigators in coverall suits combing the scene for evidence. Police are slated to hold a press conference at 1200 GMT.

These explosions occur amid heightened Middle East tensions, notably with Iran's recent missile attack on Israel and Israel's confrontations with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. A nearby Jewish school has been closed temporarily due to its location near the crime scene. This follows recent security incidents near Israel's embassy in Sweden, including suspected gunfire and a bomb squad intervention in January.

(With inputs from agencies.)