Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings

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Syrian authorities arrested suspects accused of carrying out Damascus bombings during Macron’s visit.

WHO: Syrian Interior Ministry and security forces

WHAT: Arrest of suspects accused of carrying out a cell of bombings in Damascus, including attacks during Macron’s visit

WHEN: Jul 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

WHERE: Damascus, Syria

WHY: The arrests followed accusations that the suspects carried out bombings in Damascus, including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit.

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