Global uncertainty persists six months after strikes on Iran

Six months after joint United States and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, analysts caution that the conflict's ultimate trajectory remains uncertain despite severe damage to Tehran's military infrastructure. Iran continues to exert influence over critical maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining ongoing pressure on global energy markets. According to experts consulted by Radio Free Europe, the next phase will be determined by Iran's economic resilience, the efficacy of Western sanctions, proxy activities, and whether diplomatic channels can be reopened.

Concurrently, former diplomat Zef Mazi noted that localized Balkan issues, such as controversies surrounding the Ibër River, directly reflect this wider systemic friction between major world powers.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha