Six months after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, global shipping and energy markets face ongoing uncertainty

Six months after joint US and Israeli air strikes targeted Iranian infrastructure, global energy markets and maritime transport continue to experience significant disruption. Despite sustaining major damage to its military capabilities, Tehran retains strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz, leaving commercial shipping routes vulnerable.

According to analysts and diplomatic observers, the next phase of the conflict will depend on whether involved powers can sustain strategic military operations, alongside the potential revival of diplomatic negotiations. Broad geopolitical friction among Washington, Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran continues to complicate resolution efforts, intersecting with regional security concerns and localized disputes across the Western Balkans and Middle East.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha