Uncertainty persists six months after strikes on Iran amid global geopolitical shifts

Six months after joint military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets, global energy markets and maritime shipping routes remain unsettled. Despite sustaining significant damage to its military infrastructure, Iran retains strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

Experts indicate that the next phase of the crisis hinges on diplomatic prospects, the endurance of economic sanctions, and escalating rivalries among major powers, including Washington, Beijing, and Moscow.

At the same time, regional analysts note that localized European friction, such as dispute over the Ibër River in Kosovo, reflects broader shifts in the international rules-based order as global alliances undergo realignment.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha