Ongoing Middle East tensions and global power dynamics keep energy markets on edge

Six months after joint American and Israeli air strikes targeted Iranian military assets, global energy markets and maritime supply chains remain disrupted as the conflict continues without a clear resolution. Although Tehran suffered extensive damage to its military infrastructure, analysts report that the country maintains strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

Experts note that the conflict's future trajectory hinges on several critical developments: the viability of diplomatic initiatives, the long-term effectiveness of Western economic sanctions, and broader strategic realignments among major global powers, including the United States, China, and Russia. Concurrently, regional commentators like Albanian diplomat Zef Mazi emphasize how local security developments, such as disputed infrastructure projects along the Ibër River in the Western Balkans, intersect with these shifting global dynamics.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha