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At least four people were killed in the attack, which also wounded dozens of civilians in the capital and around country.

On a visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action.

In June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family of four, killed in the crossfire. Their relatives are full of grief — and anger.

The United States has blown up several boats in the Caribbean Sea and is now increasing its military presence off the coast of Venezuela. Julie Turkewitz, reporting from Caracas, explains how Venezuelans are reacting.

Fears of U.S. surveillance drove Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to elevate the agency and put it at the center of his cyber ambitions.