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Middle East on edge amid Trump’s ‘war of whim’

Amber Shamsi discusses the escalating US-Iran confrontation, including shifting military objectives, regional instability, Israel’s role and international reactions

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Amber Shamsi

Pakistan Editor

Amber Rahim Shamsi is an award-winning multimedia journalist, political commentator, and free speech advocate with extensive experience in media development. She previously served as Director of the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA, where she spearheaded the launch of iVerify Pakistan, a UNDP-supported fact-checking platform. A former BBC World Service bilingual reporter, she has hosted three major current affairs shows on Pakistani news channels. She is also an IVLP and ICFJ Digital Fellow, a media trainer, and an advocate for press freedom and gender representation in journalism.

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Developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran are intensifying regional tensions and raising fresh questions about Washington’s strategy, the role of regional allies, and the wider impact on global stability.

In this episode of The Blue Newsroom, host Amber Shamsi examines what critics are calling Trump’s “War of Whim,” analyzing the escalating confrontation with Iran and the shifting objectives of the U.S. operation.

The program explores the reported loss of military equipment, the evolving narrative around Operation Epic Fury, and questions raised by U.S. lawmakers about inconsistent messaging from Washington.

It also looks at the role of Israel in the unfolding crisis, the broader geopolitical fallout in the Middle East, and the diplomatic dilemma facing Pakistan as it balances neutrality with regional pressures. The episode further touches on the lighter side of global reactions, including viral online commentary surrounding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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