Explosions Rock Damascus as French President Macron Visits Syria
Syrian state media said 18 people were wounded, including four police officers, as roads were sealed and an investigation began.
- On Tuesday, explosive devices detonated near a Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying, a security source told Reuters, though no immediate casualties or damage were reported.
- Macron arrived Monday as the first major Western leader to visit Syria since Ahmad al-Sharaa took power in late 2024, aiming to promote a 'moderate' Syria and stabilize the region.
- Shortly after landing, Macron visited the Great Mosque of Damascus with al-Sharaa, while sources described the trip as 'courageous,' noting his intent to meet Syrians across political and religious lines.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts, which occurred as Macron traveled with a business delegation including CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saade and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne.
- Macron is traveling to a NATO summit in Turkey, where he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Wednesday, having posted about his commitment to a 'sovereign Syria, united in its diversity.
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