Explosions near Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus injure multiple people as French President Macron continues visit
Explosions occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus on July 7, 2026. Macron was unharmed, met Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa as planned, and is the first EU head of state to visit Syria since 2024.
Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on July 7, 2026 while French President Emmanuel Macron was staying there. Macron did not hear the blasts. After the explosions, he met Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa at the presidential palace and the meeting continued as scheduled. Macron is the first head of state of a major European Union country to visit Syria since 2024.
At least 18 people were injured in the explosions, according to multiple sources. Other reports state that four people were injured.
One bomb was placed in a dumpster and another in a vehicle near the Four Seasons Hotel.
NPR reported that four people were injured, and GDELT reported that the incident was the second blast to rock Damascus in a few days.
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