The Ministry of Interior: In a complex security and precise intelligence operation, the Internal Security Forces, in cooperation and coordination with the General Intelligence Directorate, were able to dismantle the entire cell responsible for the recent Damascus bombings. The operation was carried out through a series of simultaneous raids targeting various locations.

The Syrian Ministry of Interior: The entire cell responsible for the recent Damascus bombings has been arrested in simultaneous raids in the areas of Qatifa, Sayyida Zeinab, Qudsaya suburb, and Ash al-Warwar.

Internal security forces are carrying out a large-scale security operation in the Ash al-Warwar area of Damascus amid gunfire.

Syria closes its airspace

The Media and Communications Department of the Ministry of Defense: One Syrian Arab Army soldier was killed and two others were wounded while carrying out mine-clearing operations in the vicinity of the Tishrin Dam in the eastern Aleppo countryside

Syrian FM: Under the directives of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, we have turned the page on a dark chapter in Syria's history with the lifting of the designation that had been imposed on the country since 1979 as a result of the policies of the former regime. My sincere thanks and appreciation to the United States, under the leadership of President Trump, for this decision; to my friend Secretary of State Marco Rubio; to dear Ambassador Tom Barrack; and to everyone who stood by Syria

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, according to SANA

@SecRubio : Today, President Trump informed Congress of his administration's intent to rescind Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), following a 45-day pre-notification period

The Syrian Arab Army's Military Engineering Department has begun installing a metal military bridge to complete the rehabilitation work on the earthen bridge in Deir ez-Zor.

Trump: Syria has become more stable

Reporter: Are you going to remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list? Trump: I think I will. Yeah, I think, why wouldn't I He's done a great job

Trump: Syria can help us with the Hezbollah issue

Israeli Channel: Israel fears that US approval of Türkiye establishing an air defense system in Syria will limit the Israeli Air Force's freedom of action in attacking Iran.

Macron: We are finalizing security and military cooperation, including the possibility of using special forces to help combat extremist groups.

French President Emmanuel Macron: France is ready to cooperate with Syria in strengthening security. France believes in the future of your country and in building Syria as a state located at the heart of energy corridors.

President al-Sharaa: Agreement reached on exchanging ambassadors between Damascus and Paris and restoring relations to normal.

Trump: Our relationship with the Syrian president is very good thanks to President Erdogan.

Syrian Foreign Minister: The Syrian state continues to protect its citizens, preserve its security and stability, and confront terrorism in all its forms.

Macron: France and the European Union will work to support Syria

Macron: I met with various groups in Syria this morning and I saw dignity, courage and determination.

The French President: Nothing can undermine the desire of Syrians to live in a country that enjoys full sovereignty and security.

SANA, quoting the Ministry of Interior: 18 people, including 4 police officers, were injured in two explosions near the Ministry of Tourism. Internal Security Forces detected the two explosive devices during their field operations, and specialized units began taking the necessary measures to dismantle them. However, they exploded while preparations were underway. Internal Security Forces imposed a security cordon around the site to ensure the safety of citizens, while specialized units began search and security operations in the area. ?? The two devices were made in a rudimentary manner. The first was placed inside a car parked on the side of the road, while the second was placed inside a garbage container. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances of the attack and identify those involved. The explosion site is outside the security perimeter designated for the French President's residence and did not pose any threat to the residence or the official visit program, which continues according to the planned schedule

A security source told Syrian state television that two improvised explosive devices detonated in the capital, Damascus, and that internal security forces are conducting searches to identify those involved.

The Élysée says French President Macron did not hear any explosions while en route to meet the Syrian President at the People's Palace in Damascus.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the People's Palace in Damascus

Initial reports of two explosions in Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying

Reuters: Explosions heard in Damascus, cause unknown

The Internal Security Directorate in Aleppo Governorate arrested two individuals, in addition to a police officer, for filming and publishing a video depicting a staged criminal arrest. The Directorate explained that the two rioters face charges of fabricating a false incident and undermining the prestige of the state, while the police officer faces charges of dereliction of duty and abuse of power. The detainees were referred to the competent judiciary to complete the legal procedures.

Al-Sharaa welcomes France's "constructive" role in Syria

Macron: I came to Syria to reaffirm France's commitment to standing with the people for a unified and sovereign Syria