DevelopingExplosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits SyriaExplosions reported near the Four Seasons Hotel, where the French president was meant to be staying1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenPublished: 4:10pm, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 4:14pm, 7 Jul 2026Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit.Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident.Syrian media reported that Macron was staying at the Four Seasons. The French president’s office said he was safe and that his visit to Syria was continuing.Two explosions were heard in the heart of the capital, Syrian newspaper Al-Watan and Syria TV network reported. A large plume of smoke could be seen from the site.Footage widely circulated on social media showed a vehicle on fire and bloodstains on the street.The number of casualties was not immediately clear. No group immediately claimed responsibility.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
Developing | Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits Syria
Explosions reported near the Four Seasons Hotel, where the French president was meant to be staying.
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