The flight was arranged and paid for by the State Department, officials said, as part of the evacuations of citizens stranded by attacks in the Middle East.
The police said one Iranian and three British-Iranians were detained as part of a counterterrorism investigation.
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.
Many veteran diplomats faulted the State Department for its response after the attacks in Iran began, and for its actions beforehand.
As the war with Iran threatens to engulf more countries in the region, President Trump said he wanted to be involved in picking a new leader in Tehran.
As the conflict widens, residents across the Middle East are feeling the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
“I felt great fear and I ran,” says one of thousands of Syrians who are leaving what had been a relatively safe refuge during the war in Syria.
The ballistic missile was shot down by NATO forces before it reached Turkish territory. Turkey’s defense ministry said the missile was detected to have been launched from Iran.
Soccer’s global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation.
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.