Middle EastPublished: 7 July 2026 at 13:37

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron's visit

Two explosions have rocked Syria's capital Damascus while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting his Syrian counterpart.

Two explosions shook Syria's capital Damascus on Friday as French President Emmanuel Macron was on a visit to his Syrian counterpart. The blasts occurred during Macron's state visit, causing alarm in the city. Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto, reporting from the presidential palace, covered the incident. There is no immediate information on casualties or damage. Macron's visit to Syria is seen as a significant diplomatic step, but the explosions overshadowed the event. Syrian authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of the blasts.

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