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Persian Gulf states are running out of air-defense interceptors and may have less than a week’s worth remaining. / The Wall Street Journal [$]

A round-up of some of the fake war videos swirling through social media. / Bluesky

See also: Researchers identify the munitions being used—more importantly, not being used— in the Middle East. / Bellingcat

The White House doesn’t seem to know why it attacked Iran, though Netanyahu is very sure (regime change). Meanwhile, intelligence figures doubt such change is possible. / The New York Times [$], Foreign Exchanges, the Associated Press

Nathan Gardels: For every Iranian celebrating their liberation from Ayatollah Khamenei, there is another for whom not living under the imperial mandate of others is sacred. / Noema

See also: Al Jazeera is doing daily granular round-ups of the war. / Al Jazeera

Regarding China, experts disagree whether Trump’s attack should be seen as a strategic move or a huge mistake. / Semafor

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent feminist, is shot dead outside her home in Baghdad. / Middle East Eye

Elmira Bayrasli: Mohammed’s assassination is a stark reminder that human rights defenders, particularly feminist leaders, remain vulnerable to violence. / Interruptrr

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One public health problem as measles returns to the United States? Many health care workers don’t know what it looks like. / Undark

Thinking about the impact of artificial intelligence in the office in light of the disappearance of secretarial work. / Rowland’s newsletter

Unrelated: An interactive tool lets you compare the energy consumption of different products. / Does that use a lot of energy?

What does it take to make a great one-stop store? “I’ve returned dozens of times, often to pay homage to that sacred ice cream freezer.” / Garden & Gun

Looking for joy on the internet? Try a corner of the internet where people celebrate baldness. / okay zoomer

Some tips on how to build an underground “hobby tunnel.” / Practical Engineering

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