The UN has hit Iran with sanctions for the first time in decades. Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine. A top UN diplomat says the prospects for peace are closer now than ever.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

UN sanctions on Iran to add inflationary pressure as currency crisis deepens

How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine

Gaza ceasefire closer than a week ago, says top UN humanitarian diplomat Tom Fletcher

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent, and Hadley Gamble, IMI Chief International Anchor.

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