Uncertainty remains over Middle East conflict six months after air strikes on Iran

Six months after joint US and Israeli air strikes targeted Iranian infrastructure, analysts report that the regional conflict continues to disrupt energy markets and international shipping lanes without a clear resolution. Despite significant damage to Iran's conventional military capabilities, Tehran retains tactical leverage over vital maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

Experts interviewed by Radio Free Europe indicate that future developments will depend on the effectiveness of economic sanctions, proxy activities, and whether diplomatic engagement can be restored. Meanwhile, diplomatic analyst Zef Mazi framed these regional tensions within a broader realignment among global powers, noting how Middle Eastern instability interacts with geopolitical rivalries involving the United States, China, Russia, and localized disputes in the Western Balkans.

Sources: BalkanWeb, Gazeta Tema, Koha