Global energy and shipping face ongoing strain six months after strikes on Iran

Six months after American and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran, global energy markets and maritime trade routes continue to experience disruption with no immediate resolution in sight. Although Iranian military capabilities suffered extensive damage during the strikes, Tehran continues to exercise strategic control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign policy analysts note that the conflict's future trajectory will largely depend on the longevity of Western sanctions, prospective diplomatic initiatives, and shifting competition among the United States, China, Russia, and Iran. Concurrently, regional observers emphasize that localized friction, such as disputes over the Ibër River's diversion, underscores broader realignments in the global power balance as international hegemony faces ongoing challenges.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha