Two explosions occurred in the vicinity of a hotel in Damascus. French President Emmanuel Macron was reportedly in the area when the incidents took place. However, Macron’s office stated that he did not hear the explosions and confirmed that he had met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.
Syrian authorities reported that the blasts resulted in injuries to 18 people. The timing of the explosions was noted in relation to previous diplomatic events, specifically referencing a proposal made by Shara to Bashar al-Assad in 2024 and ongoing discussions regarding peace in Syria. The incident took place in a neighborhood situated between the Syrian Ministry of Tourism and the National Museum, near the “For Season” hotel, where Macron’s delegation and Syrian peace sources were present.
Despite the explosions, the delegation stated that Macron had successfully held his scheduled meeting. Syrian authorities have indicated that efforts to maintain peace in the region will continue. The event remains a point of focus amid ongoing international interest in the stability of Damascus.
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