Iran is suspected of engaging in arms trafficking to Sudan through a U.S. citizen.

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A 44-year-old woman from Los Angeles was arrested at LAX on suspicion of trafficking Iranian arms to Sudan. The incident highlights potential international arms trade violations and raises questions about U.S. enforcement of sanctions against Iran.

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Parent: International RelationsEntity: IranSub-entity: Arms TradeImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Target: Iran's involvement in arms trafficking to Sudan

U.S. federal prosecutors have arrested a Los Angeles woman for allegedly facilitating Iranian arms trafficking.

Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: U.S. Federal ProsecutorsSub-entity: ArrestsImpact: neutralDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Target: U.S. federal prosecutors' actions in arresting individuals for arms trafficking

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First U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announces that 44-year-old Iranian woman Shamim Mafi has been arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly helping #Iran traffic weapons to #Sudan   

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Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war. Shamim…

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Woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran send weapons to Sudan

AP —  Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport…
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Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los…
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Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles…
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