Middle East conflict and global shifts continue to disrupt international security

Six months after joint US and Israeli air strikes targeted Iranian infrastructure, global energy markets and maritime shipping face ongoing disruption. Although Iranian military capabilities suffered severe damage, Tehran retains significant leverage over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, leaving commercial shipping vulnerable.

According to diplomatic observers and analysts, the next phase of the conflict depends on whether involved nations can sustain military operations and if diplomatic negotiations can be re-established. Meanwhile, systemic friction among Washington, Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran intersects with broader security challenges, including localized disputes over water resources along the Ibar River in the Western Balkans. Experts emphasize that shifting power dynamics and geopolitical rivalries complicate resolution efforts across both regional and global arenas.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha