Global stability remains uncertain six months after strikes on Iran

Six months after military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets, the conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies and global maritime trade without a clear resolution. Although Tehran suffered significant damage to its defense capabilities, analysts note it maintains considerable influence over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign policy experts indicate that the conflict's next trajectory hinges on potential diplomatic efforts, the durability of Western economic sanctions, and broader rivalries involving the United States, China, and Russia. Meanwhile, regional security disputes in the Western Balkans, including controversies over the Ibër River water diversion, highlight how localized tensions intersect with shifting global power dynamics alongside ongoing warfare in Ukraine.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha