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07.07.2026

The Day Macron's Damascus Visit Was Rocked by Blasts

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 07.07.2026.

It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.07.2026The Day Macron's Damascus Visit Was Rocked by Blasts

Editors led with explosions in Damascus during French President Macron's visit, covered by Kataeb, MTV, L'Orient-Le Jour, and Naharnet. The blasts occurred near his residence, but Macron continued his trip, meeting Syria's al-Sharaa and calling for Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. The story dominated morning and midday cycles.

Simultaneously, Al-Manar and affiliates focused on the massive funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Qom, with millions mourning and vows of vengeance. This narrative persisted throughout the day.

By afternoon, President Aoun's statements gained traction: he declared the state's 'train has left the station,' rejecting external negotiations and insisting on weapon monopoly. Israel's proposal to move talks from Naqoura to Rome was rejected by Lebanon. Jumblat criticized the framework accord as an Israeli dictate, while Israeli flag-raising on Ali al-Taher hill and a video of weapons in a south Lebanon bedroom added tension.

07:17
Le cortège funèbre du guide martyr le grand ayatollah Ali Khamenei est arrivé ce mardi matin dans la ville sainte de Qom, pour le 4eme jour des obsèques nationales. Sa dépouille et celles des trois membres de sa famille ont été déposées dans la mosquée de Jamkarane où a eu lieu la prière funèbre guidée …
07:17
07:40

07:40Aoun's Washington Refusal

Editors focus on President Aoun's upcoming US visit, where he refuses to meet Netanyahu and rejects ceding southern Lebanon (Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Lebanon Files). Meanwhile, massive funeral for Khamenei in Iran continues (Addiyar). France's return to Syria with Lebanon in background is noted (L'Orient-Le Jour).
07:40

07:40Aoun's Washington Refusal

Editors focus on President Aoun's upcoming US visit, where he refuses to meet Netanyahu and rejects ceding southern Lebanon (Lebanon24, MTV Lebanon, Lebanon Files). Meanwhile, massive funeral for Khamenei in Iran continues (Addiyar). France's return to Syria with Lebanon in background is noted (L'Orient-Le Jour).
09:28
09:46
10:37

10:37Millions Mourn Khamenei as US Presses Iran on Lebanon

Editors focus on the massive funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Al-Manar and almanar_en covering millions in Qom. Meanwhile, Kataeb reports a US message to Iran urging deployment of the Lebanese army to bolster President Aoun against Hezbollah and Amal. Lebanon24 questions the timing of Khamenei's funeral coinciding with US Independence Day.
10:37

10:37Millions Mourn Khamenei as US Presses Iran on Lebanon

Editors focus on the massive funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Al-Manar and almanar_en covering millions in Qom. Meanwhile, Kataeb reports a US message to Iran urging deployment of the Lebanese army to bolster President Aoun against Hezbollah and Amal. Lebanon24 questions the timing of Khamenei's funeral coinciding with US Independence Day.
10:48
The United States led global condemnation over China’s nuclear program after Beijing test-launched an unarmed, intercontinental-range strategic ballistic missile into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The missile, widely believed by experts to be the JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), carried a simulated dummy warhead and flew an estimated 8,000+ km, showcasing Beijing’s ability to …
10:48
10:56
Le cortège funèbre du guide martyr le grand ayatollah Ali Khamenei est arrivé ce mardi matin dans la ville sainte de Qom, pour le 4eme jour des obsèques nationales. Une véritable marée humaine était au rendez-vous depuis la nuit où des milliers s’étaient rassemblés dans la cour de la mosquée Jamkarane et les rues avoisinantes. …
10:56
11:25
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday large crowds gathered to pay tribute to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, stressing that negotiations on a final deal with the United States will not begin if threats continue. In a post on X following funeral ceremonies in the city of Qom on …
11:25
11:57

11:57Macron's Damascus Visit Rocked by Blasts

Editors focus on explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit, with multiple sources (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon, L'Orient-Le Jour, Naharnet) covering the blasts near his residence. Meanwhile, Al-Manar and almanar_en lead with millions mourning Khamenei in Qom. A secondary thread is the Israeli report on army attrition (Lebanon24) and the raising of Israeli flag in south Lebanon (LBC).
11:57

11:57Macron's Damascus Visit Rocked by Blasts

Editors focus on explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit, with multiple sources (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon, L'Orient-Le Jour, Naharnet) covering the blasts near his residence. Meanwhile, Al-Manar and almanar_en lead with millions mourning Khamenei in Qom. A secondary thread is the Israeli report on army attrition (Lebanon24) and the raising of Israeli flag in south Lebanon (LBC).
12:29
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared Monday that those responsible for the assassination of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will ultimately face justice, as the nation’s resolve has only been strengthened by the tragedy. In a forceful message commemorating the massive funeral procession for the revered leader—martyred on …
12:29
12:49
Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus on Tuesday morning, wounding 18 people just as French President Emmanuel Macron was en route to a pivotal meeting with Syria’s leader but the explosions came a full fifteen minutes after his motorcade had departed the area, and the official state visit is proceeding without interruption. The …
12:49
13:02
Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured Tuesday when two homemade explosive devices exploded near Syria’s Tourism Ministry in central Damascus during a disposal operation, the Interior Ministry said. In a statement carried by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the ministry said Internal Security Forces discovered the two explosive devices during field operations …
13:02
13:37

13:37Damascus Blast Greets Macron

Editors focus on the explosion in Damascus during Macron's visit, with multiple sources covering the blast and its aftermath. Meanwhile, the funeral of Khamenei in Qom continues to draw massive crowds, as reported by Al-Manar and affiliates.
13:37

13:37Damascus Blast Greets Macron

Editors focus on the explosion in Damascus during Macron's visit, with multiple sources covering the blast and its aftermath. Meanwhile, the funeral of Khamenei in Qom continues to draw massive crowds, as reported by Al-Manar and affiliates.
14:43
Iraqi authorities are finalizing security and logistical arrangements ahead of funeral ceremonies for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, set to be held in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. Following extensive farewell ceremonies in Tehran and Qom, the next stage of the multi-day funeral program will take place …
14:43
15:37
15:39

15:39Aoun's Train Departs

Editors focus on President Aoun's statement that he will not allow anyone to negotiate on Lebanon's behalf, and that the state's train has left the station and the decision on weapon monopoly will be implemented (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, the funeral of Khamenei continues with massive crowds in Qom and preparations in Iraq (Al-Manar, almanar_en).
15:39

15:39Aoun's Train Departs

Editors focus on President Aoun's statement that he will not allow anyone to negotiate on Lebanon's behalf, and that the state's train has left the station and the decision on weapon monopoly will be implemented (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, the funeral of Khamenei continues with massive crowds in Qom and preparations in Iraq (Al-Manar, almanar_en).
16:20
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance at Lebanese Parliament MP Hussein Jishi said recent developments proved that the US-Israeli project in the region have been thwarted, arguing that ‘Israel’ had failed to achieve its stated war objectives. Speaking at a memorial service on Tuesday, Jishi said ‘Israel’ had been unable to resolve issues related to …
16:20
16:37
17:28

17:28Macron and al-Sharaa's Embrace

Editors focus on French-Syrian rapprochement and its implications for Lebanon, with Macron and Syria's al-Sharaa agreeing to exchange ambassadors and Macron calling on Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Lebanon (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet). Meanwhile, Hezbollah warns patience is not open-ended regarding the ceasefire (almanar_en), and a campaign against the army chief signals a struggle over military restructuring (Lebanon24).
17:28

17:28Macron and al-Sharaa's Embrace

Editors focus on French-Syrian rapprochement and its implications for Lebanon, with Macron and Syria's al-Sharaa agreeing to exchange ambassadors and Macron calling on Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Lebanon (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon, Naharnet). Meanwhile, Hezbollah warns patience is not open-ended regarding the ceasefire (almanar_en), and a campaign against the army chief signals a struggle over military restructuring (Lebanon24).
17:33
18:55
21:16

21:16Rome Talks Rejected

Editors focus on Israel's proposal to move talks from Naqoura to Rome, which Lebanon rejects, and on Israeli video showing weapons in a south Lebanon bedroom. Meanwhile, a Golani commander admits failure to repel October 7 attack, and Jumblat criticizes officials who agreed the Israel deal.
21:16

21:16Rome Talks Rejected

Editors focus on Israel's proposal to move talks from Naqoura to Rome, which Lebanon rejects, and on Israeli video showing weapons in a south Lebanon bedroom. Meanwhile, a Golani commander admits failure to repel October 7 attack, and Jumblat criticizes officials who agreed the Israel deal.
21:22
22:10
The plane transporting the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has landed in Iraq for funeral ceremonies there. Press TV has cited Iran’s official IRNA news agency as reporting late on Tuesday that the coffins of the martyred members of Ayatollah Khamenei’s family were also on board the …
22:10