The Iranian government is suspected of orchestrating arms trafficking to Africa through a U.S. citizen.
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The Iranian government is suspected of orchestrating arms trafficking to Africa through a U.S. citizen.
Parent: International RelationsEntity: IranSub-entity: Arms TraffickingImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Target: The Iranian government's involvement in arms trafficking to Africa
Federal prosecutors are investigating a U.S. citizen for alleged arms trafficking on behalf of the Iranian government.
Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: Federal ProsecutionSub-entity: Arms Trafficking CaseImpact: neutralDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 20, 2026Target: The federal prosecution of arms trafficking cases
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Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/woman-arrested-la-arms-trafficking-iran-africa
Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 19, 2026
Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/woman-arrested-la-arms-trafficking-iran-africa
Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 19, 2026
Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/woman-arrested-la-arms-trafficking-iran-africa
Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts…
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 19, 2026
California woman arrested at LAX for alleged weapons trafficking on Iran government's behalf
https://abc7chicago.com/post/los-angeles-ca-woman-shamim-mafi-arrested-lax-alleged-trafficking-drones-bombs-ammo-iran-us-prosecutors-say/18927907/
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 20, 2026