French President Visits Amid Damascus Explosions | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Explosions rocked Damascus during a high-stakes diplomatic visit, injuring 18 as French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart — the first major Western leader to do so since Syria’s leadership change. Despite blasts targeting a garbage bin and a parked car, Macron remained safe and pressed forward, later declaring Syria’s unwavering desire for peace and sovereignty. The visit, symbolizing a thaw in relations after over a decade of severed ties, also marks renewed diplomatic momentum as France and Syria reopen embassies and push for sanctions relief. While violence…