Event Brief
Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron visit
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Two explosions were heard in Damascus as France's President Macron met Syria's President al-Sharaa.
WHO: Emmanuel Macron and Ahmad al-Sharaa
WHAT: Two explosions were heard in central Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel during Macron's meeting with al-Sharaa.
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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