Overview

• An aircraft carrying over 100 Iranian nationals left Louisiana Monday night, stopped in Qatar, and arrived in Iran on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
• Iran’s consular chief said 120 people are set to travel within one to two days, with up to 400 returns possible under the current plan.
• The New York Times reported the removals followed months of dialogue, while Iranian officials publicly characterize Washington’s move as unilateral.
• Tehran says most of those targeted entered the United States via Mexico and that some deportees hold valid U.S. residency permits.
• Iran urged respect for migrants’ rights, and the identities and legal grounds for removal remain unclear as U.S. authorities have not issued a detailed public account.