The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is the first head of state of a European Union country to visit since rebels led by Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

Bombs exploded near Emmanuel Macron's hotel in Syria before he later met President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The incident highlighted the country's persistent security strains during a landmark European visit.

DAMASCUS: Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday (Jul 7), a security source said, but the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards.The blasts underscore the major security challenges

Two explosions struck central Damascus while Emmanuel Macron met President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attack unsettled a landmark Western visit as Syria seeks stability and investment.

Explosions struck central Damascus as Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attack underscored Syria's fragile security situation as Damascus seeks investment and Western backing.

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July 7 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron escaped unharmed Tuesday after two improvised bombs detonated in downtown Damascus near the hotel where Macron was staying, injuring four police officers and 14 others.

Two explosions in Damascus injured 18 people as Emmanuel Macron met Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attack underscored Syria's fragile security even as Paris and Damascus moved to restore ties.

The blasts struck shortly after the French president’s convoy departed. Elysée officials confirmed he is safe and unharmed.

Explosions rocked Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday as France's president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least 18 people, Syria's Interior Ministry said.

Explosions in Damascus injure at least 18 during French President Macron's visit, raising security concerns amid ongoing reconstruction discussions.

Damascus: Several explosions were heard in Damascus on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported. Footage accessed by Al Jazeera showed plumes of smoke rising in the

French president says he came to show commitment to Syrian people, seek a 'Syria, united in its diversity,' and at peace with its neighbors

Bombs placed in a car and garbage can exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron was staying during his state visit.

New Delhi: Twin explosion incident took place in Syria in which at least 18 people lost their lives during Fresh President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to

Damascus: French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's steadfast commitment to the Syrian people. He issued a powerful message of solidarity