Close shave for French President Emmanuel Macron as explosions rock Syria’s Damascus
Explosions were heard central Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during high-stakes diplomatic talks in Syria.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, July 7. (AP Photo)
Explosions shook Damascus, the capital of Syria, on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron was holding talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during a visit.
The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel shortly after Macron arrived at the presidential palace for his meeting with al-Sharaa. According to Le Monde, which quoted Syrian media reports, Macron was staying at the Four Seasons Hotel during his visit.
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Local newspaper Al-Watan and Syria TV reported that two explosions were heard in central Damascus. A large column of smoke was seen rising from the area following the blasts.
Videos shared on social media appeared to show a vehicle engulfed in flames, while blood stains were visible on the street near the scene.
Several explosive devices detonated this morning in the Syrian capital of Damascus, close to the Four Season Hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is currently staying, resulting in injuries to at least 18 people though no fatalities, according to Syria’s Interior… pic.twitter.com/HJj3lV3His
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, July 7. (AP Photo) 
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