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Digest — 19:52–20:53 UTC
LEAD: Iran's Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi confirms a US attack hit the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant, calling it "a dangerous aggression against peaceful infrastructure" and vowing Iran "will take appropriate action to defend our interests and national security."

Washington Post cites a US official saying Washington is nearing "all-out war" with Iran and planning expanded operations, though constrained by dwindling air-defense stockpiles (Rasd Akhbar Shehaba). Six US refueling planes reportedly took off regionally, escorted by fighter jets (Rasd Akhbar Shehaba).

Explosion heard in Arak, attributed by a local official to "offensive actions," no cause for concern claimed (IRIB). Unconfirmed reports of ascending missiles/objects and sightings in Qom, Saveh; explosions also reported over Erbil and initial reports from Kuwait (Iran Militarism).

Israeli officials reportedly fear Iran may target senior figures beyond Netanyahu (Rasd Akhbar Shehaba). Kan reiterates US-Israel discussions on Iran possibly striking Israel amid planned US escalation; Zamir says Israeli forces remain on alert (Ba2s Jenin, Iran Militarism).

Southern Lebanon: fresh Israeli drone strikes, artillery and bombings across Kafr Rumman, Shema, Majdal Zoun, Khiam, Hadatha, Deir Sirian, Kafr Tibnit, Beit Yahoun (Ali Shuaib, Al Mayadeen).

Gaza: shelling reported on Al-Zaytoun and near Khan Yunis; injuries after a strike on a home east of Gaza City (Ba2s Jenin, Rasd Akhbar Shehaba).
Also: Settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque and clashed with residents near Ramallah, one seriously injured (Nablus Gheir). Ansarallah warns Saudi Arabia against escalation. Iran says schools reopen nationwide from Mehr.