- Attacks were reported in the capital city of Syria, Damascus, on July 3, 2026.
- Explosions occurred near Ministry of Tourism in Damascus.
- A group linked to the Islamic State was involved in recent explosions in Damascus on July 9, 2026.
- Islamic State carried out attacks in Damascus targeting government infrastructure and personnel during international visits.
ISIS blamed attacks on Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria, targeting the country's security and stability.
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What happened
ISIS blamed attacks on Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria, targeting the country's security and stability.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Macron's false claim regarding the attacks sparked political pushback.1 source
ISIS blamed attacks on Macron during his visit to the country.1 source
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The entities involved
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ISIS
Operating system
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Syria
country in West Asia
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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