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Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects following bombings during Macron's visit to Damascus.

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Syrian authorities have arrested several suspects linked to ISIS in connection with recent bombings in Damascus.
The arrests were made during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to the city.
Officials reported the discovery of an explosives stash associated with the arrested suspects.
This visit marked the first by a major Western leader since the establishment of a new Islamist coalition in Syria.
The Syrian Interior Ministry stated that security forces successfully dismantled the entire cell involved in the attacks.

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Syrian authorities have arrested several suspects connected to the Islamic State (ISIS) regarding a series of bombings in Damascus that occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit on July 6, 2026. The Syrian Interior Ministry reported that security forces successfully dismantled an entire cell believed to be involved in these attacks.

Following the arrests, authorities discovered a cache of explosives in the city, further indicating a planned operation by the suspects. The interior ministry characterized the suspects as having links to ISIS, which has been active in the region, despite significant territorial losses in recent years. Macron's visit marked the first by a major Western leader since the rise of an Islamist coalition in Syria, bringing heightened security scrutiny in the capital during his stay.

The Syrian government's assertions about the ISIS connection to the bombings illustrate ongoing concerns about the group's capability to conduct attacks even amid diminished influence. The situation underscores the precarious security environment in Syria, where remnants of terrorist organizations continue to pose threats.

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Syrian authorities blame ISIS for the Damascus attacks and discover an explosive cache in the city.

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