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US-Iran tensions over Kharg Island threaten global energy security

The Blue Newsroom, hosted by Amber Shamsi, examines Kharg Island’s strategic stakes, US troop deployments, historical parallels and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts

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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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Rising tensions between the United States and Iran over Kharg Island, a key hub handling nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, are rattling regional stability and global energy markets.

With U.S. troop deployments in the Persian Gulf and escalating cyber threats, the situation has sparked concerns of a potential trade crisis and heightened military confrontation.

The Blue Newsroom, hosted by Nukta Pakistan editor Amber Shamsi, explores the strategic stakes of Kharg Island, the deployment of 3,500 Marines aboard the USS Tripoli, historical parallels to Operation Ajax, and Pakistan’s urgent diplomatic efforts from Saudi Arabia to China.

The program also examines emerging cyber warfare threats, including attacks on U.S. officials, and the potential implications for global security and energy flows in 2026.

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