UK puts sanctions on Israeli cabinet members, and Zohran Mamdani's race for New York


Yasmeen Altaji
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  • Arabic

The UK has imposed sanctions on two senior members of the Israeli cabinet. Iran says it could strike back in the event of an Israeli attack. A candidate for New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, could become the first Muslim to hold the office.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israeli hardliners Ben-Gvir and Smotrich targeted in UK-led sanctions

Iran warns Israel it has intelligence to respond to an attack on nuclear sites

Could Zohran Mamdani become New York City's first Muslim mayor?

This episode features Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor, Hadya Al Alawi, Assistant Foreign Editor, and Cody Combs, Technology Policy Editor.

Updated: June 11, 2025, 7:35 AM
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