CNN 5 Things Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed, Wendy's Offering $100K for Chief Tasting Officer and more
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Mar 9, 2026 A new supreme leader takes power in Iran and the story traces ties to hard-line forces. Coverage of fresh strikes, surging oil prices and a U.S. service member killed. Arrests after an explosive near the NYC mayor’s residence. Airports face chaos as TSA staff work without pay. A fast-food chain is offering $100K for a quirky tasting role.
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Mustafa Khamenei Signals Hard Line Continuity
- Iran named Mustafa Khamenei as its new supreme leader signaling continuity of hard-line policy.
- State media showed street celebrations and the 88-member Assembly of Experts selected the 56-year-old with close Revolutionary Guard ties.
War Pushes Oil Prices Above $100 Per Barrel
- The Iran-Israel war escalation hit oil infrastructure, driving U.S. crude past $100 a barrel and record weekly gains.
- Israeli strikes on oil and fuel depots and Iranian missile attacks prompted officials to warn of surging gas prices.
Seventh U.S. Troop Killed and Contested Strike Footage
- A seventh U.S. service member died from injuries in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia, bringing U.S. military fatalities to seven.
- The Pentagon is also investigating video that may show a Tomahawk missile striking a military site near a school that reportedly killed over 150 people.