Syria Says Islamic State-Affiliated Cell Behind Damascus Twin Blasts During Macron Visit
Syria Says Islamic State-Affiliated Cell Behind Damascus Twin Blasts During Macron Visit Published By, Last Updated: July 10, 2026, 04:19 IST Syrian official Ahmad Dalati
Syria Says Islamic State-Affiliated Cell Behind Damascus Twin Blasts During Macron Visit Published By, Last Updated: July 10, 2026, 04:19 IST Syrian official Ahmad Dalati said a cell affiliated with the Islamic State group was responsible for two bomb blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) welcomes France's President Emmanuel Macron for a joint press conference in Damascus. (AFP photo) A Syrian official on Thursday said that preliminary investigations showed the cell behind the twin bomb blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week was affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group.
Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security for the Damascus countryside, said investigators were able to identify the group after tracking one of its members. Speaking to Syrian state-run Ekhbariya TV, he said the investigation found the cell responsible for the July 7 bombings had links to IS. “We were able to track down one member of the cell responsible for the July 7 Damascus bombings, and by monitoring him we identified the rest of the group’s members," he said. Earlier, Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced that the entire cell had been taken into custody.
In a post on X, he said authorities would reveal the identities of the suspects, their roles and their affiliations after the investigation is completed. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,... Read More Location: Syria First Published: July 10, 2026, 04:13 IST News world Syria Says Islamic State-Affiliated Cell Behind Damascus Twin Blasts During Macron Visit Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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