### [2026-07-9](/feed/2026/07/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Damascus bombings
# Syrian interior minister Anas Khattab and Rif Dimashq internal security commander Ahmed al-Dalati say security forces have captured an Islamic State-linked cell responsible for the two bombings in Damascus that killed one person and injured 36 others last Tuesday. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260710-syria-authorities-say-captured-is-linked-cell-behind-blasts)

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