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Explosions in Damascus During Macron's Visit
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First seen: July 07, 2026
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Explosive devices blew up near a hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday. Mr. Macron was not at the hotel at the time of the blasts, an official said. State television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace. Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel in the Syrian capital as French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a landmark visit.
Key facts
- Explosive devices blew up near a hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday.
- Mr. Macron was not at the hotel at the time of the blasts, an official said.
- State television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
- Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel in the Syrian capital as French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a landmark visit.
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