Explosions Rock Damascus as France's Macron Visits Syria The arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron in Damascus was meant to be a landmark moment, marking the first visit by a major Western leader since Syrian President Bashar al Assad took power.
However, his trip was overshadowed by explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel, where Macron was reportedly staying.
Syrian authorities were tight lipped about the incident, but Macron's office confirmed that he and his delegation were safe.