CNN 5 Things Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed, Wendy's Offering $100K for Chief Tasting Officer and more
Mar 9, 2026
A new Supreme Leader is named, with ties to the Revolutionary Guard and political continuity concerns. Regional strikes and missile alerts drive oil past $100 a barrel. A seventh U.S. service member is reported killed amid questions about a recent strike. Long TSA lines stall travelers as staff work without pay. A fast food chain is hiring a $100K Chief Tasting Officer.
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Mustafa Khamenei Signals Continuity In Iran
- Iran named Mustafa Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader signaling continuity of hard-line leadership.
- He is secretive, 56 years old, tied to the Revolutionary Guard, and was chosen by the 88-member Assembly of Experts.
War Drives Oil Above $100 And Raises Civilian Casualty Questions
- The conflict escalated with Israeli strikes in Iran and Beirut and Iranian missiles triggering Israeli sirens, pushing oil past $100 a barrel.
- CNN notes attacks on oil depots, U.S. troops killed, and footage under Pentagon investigation of a missile near a school.
Explosive Devices Thrown Near Gracie Mansion
- Two men arrested after throwing improvised explosive devices outside New York's mayoral residence during anti-Islam protests.
- Devices were jars wrapped in black tape with nuts, bolts, screws and a hobby fuse; suspects claimed ISIS-inspired motives.