IS militants behind Damascus blasts during Macron's visit — Syrian Interior Ministry

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The Syrian Interior Ministry reported that Islamic State militants were responsible for the blasts in Damascus during French President Macron's visit. General Ahmed al-Dalati confirmed that an initial investigation revealed links between the attackers and the IS terrorist group.

"An initial investigation into members of the cell involved in the July 7 explosions in central Damascus revealed their links to the Islamic State terrorist group," General Ahmed al-Dalati said