Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting
Summary
The episode covers the Trump administration’s new economic sanctions on Iran, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent framed as a warning to global partners without explicitly targeting China. Correspondents discuss the muted response from Gulf allies and China’s rejection of the measures as illegal. Additionally, the show reports on a temporary Supreme Court victory for Trump regarding an executive order to restrict mail-in voting, noting that legal challenges continue ahead of the midterm elections.
Topics discussed
Intro: Iran sanctions and Supreme Court mail-in voting ruling
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Analysis: Trump's 'Economic D-Day' sanctions on Iran
Global reaction: UAE, China, and Iran's response to sanctions
Supreme Court pauses block on Trump's mail-in voting order
Outro, credits, and Midi Health sponsor message
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