US stock futures slip as Persian Gulf tensions threaten oil and shipping routes

Iran rejects a ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz risk spikes

US stock market futures fell as escalating Persian Gulf tensions threatened oil supply and disrupted key shipping routes, rattling investor confidence. Iran’s rejection of a US ceasefire proposal intensified fears after drone incidents and renewed threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are now closely tracking oil prices, diplomatic signals, and incoming economic data to judge whether the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow can rebound.