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Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government

US accuses Iranian citizen of brokering arms deals, including for drones and ammunition, with Sudan Ministry of Defence. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

4 reports4 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 5:46 PM
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Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 5:46 PM

Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government

US accuses Iranian citizen of brokering arms deals, including for drones and ammunition, with Sudan Ministry of Defence.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:32 PM

Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

The GuardianApr 19, 2026, 9:56 PM

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan. Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

ABC NewsApr 19, 2026, 10:38 PM

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

She was arrested on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan.

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