The explosions struck a busy area between the Syrian tourism ministry and the national museum across the street from the Four Seasons.

French President, Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Syria was overshadowed on Tuesday after multiple bomb explosions struck near the hotel where he was staying, highlighting the…

The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.

Incident took place near hotel where French president is staying, Reuters reports