Fragile Peace in Syria's Set Zaynab: A Test of Enduring Stability The fragile peace in Syria's Set Zaynab has become a benchmark for the new government's ability to ensure stability and security across the war torn country.
Locals are cautiously optimistic, but fears rooted in a decade of brutal conflict still linger over daily life. For years, Set Zaynab was protected by Iranian forces, Hezbollah, and other Shia groups backed by Tehran.
However, when the Assad regime fell in December 2024, concerns emerged that the shrine to Sayyida Zaynab might come under attack after a war that increasingly took on a sectarian element.