Blasts Rock Damascus During Macron Visit; French President Safe
3 days agoAt a glance
- Explosions occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday.
- Security sources confirmed that bombs detonated close to the Four Seasons Hotel, with one reportedly placed in a dumpster and another in a vehicle.
- Despite the blasts, President Macron remained safe.
Story so far: Explosions occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday. Security sources confirmed that bombs detonated close to the Four Seasons Hotel, with one reportedly placed in a dumpster and another in a vehicle.
Explosions occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday. Security sources confirmed that bombs detonated close to the Four Seasons Hotel, with one reportedly placed in a dumpster and another in a vehicle.
Despite the blasts, President Macron remained safe. The Elysee stated that the French president did not hear the explosions, and the presidential motorcade was not affected. Roads were sealed off, and heightened security measures were implemented in the area following the incident.
President Macron proceeded with his scheduled engagements, meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace in Damascus. This visit marks the first official trip to Syria by a European Union head of state since rebels led by Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
Syrian authorities have launched an investigation into the explosions, and no group has yet claimed responsibility. The incident underscores the significant security challenges facing Syria as it undergoes rebuilding and strives to restore law and order.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
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