Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit; President Safe

French President Emmanuel Macron was meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace in Damascus when two explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel, where Macron was staying.

Syrian media, including the newspaper Al-Watan and television outlets, reported two blasts in the city center. Social media images showed a burning car and bloodstains on the street. The number of casualties is not yet known.

Security sources said one bomb was placed in a trash bin and another in a vehicle near the hotel. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The French presidency confirmed that Macron is safe and that his visit to Syria will continue as planned.