Macron in Syria Amid Explosions | San Antonio News

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

Explosions rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit — the first by a major Western leader since Assad’s fall — injuring 18 as bombs detonated near his hotel and a parked car. The attacks, following a deadly blast the prior week, threaten President al-Sharaa’s fragile bid for stability. Macron, unharmed and speaking of Syria’s “dignity and courage,” pressed for reconstruction, sanctions relief, and joint ventures with French firms — including asset returns and infrastructure deals — as Syria seeks recovery from a war that killed half a million. Despite sabotage…