Event Brief
Syria says Damascus bombing suspects linked to ISIL
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
Summary: Syrian officials said they arrested a cell behind the July 7 Damascus bombings and found ISIL links.
WHO: Ahmad Dalati, head of interior security for the Damascus region; Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab
WHAT: Syrian authorities announced arrests of a cell responsible for the July 7 Damascus bombings and said the cell was affiliated with ISIL.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET
WHERE: Damascus, Syria
WHY: The arrests followed investigations into the July 7 Damascus bombings and the cell's reported ISIL affiliation.
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