Dow Futures Slide as Oil Tops $110; Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei Supreme Leader
Mar 9th 2026
U.S. stock futures fell after crude surged above $110 following Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader and Tehran’s rejection of a cease-fire, while President Trump said the war remains popular with his base.
- Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell sharply Sunday night.
- Brent crude topped $110 a barrel, fueling market volatility.
- Iranian state media announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader.
- Tehran rejected international calls for a cease-fire in the conflict.
- President Donald Trump said the war is very popular with his political base.