Future of Middle East conflict tied to sanctions and global rivalries

Six months following joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets, international observers and diplomats report that the regional confrontation remains unresolved despite significant damage to Tehran's military capabilities. Iran continues to exert strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining pressure on global energy markets and maritime trade.

According to analysis from Radio Free Europe and diplomatic assessments by Albanian Ambassador Zef Mazi, the next stage of the conflict will depend heavily on the duration of international sanctions, diplomatic efforts, and broader competition among major global powers, including Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. Simultaneously, regional security discussions in the Western Balkans, such as local disputes regarding Kosovo's Ibër River, are increasingly viewed by analysts as reflective of broader shifts in the international rules-based order.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha