SECURITYJul 7 · 07:53 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEHilal Saki

Explosion heard in Damascus during French president's visit

An explosion was heard in central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria. Witnesses reported smoke near a high-end hotel where Macron stayed, and the incident occurred as he held talks with Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa.

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