Trump calls leaders to isolate Iran. And, SCOTUS backs Trump for now on mail-in voting

President Trump is calling on world leaders to join his economic war against Iran. And, the Supreme Court is backing the president for now on his order to restrict mail-in voting.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump has been speaking with world leaders to urge them to join the U.S. in crippling Iran's economy, as Tehran strikes a defiant tone at the threats.

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NPR Published 25 August 2026

Trump calls leaders to isolate Iran. And, SCOTUS backs Trump for now on mail-in voting

NPR Published 25 August 2026

Trump urges world leaders to isolate Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump has been speaking with world leaders to urge them to join the U.S. in crippling Iran's economy, as Tehran strikes a defiant tone at the threats.

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