Iranian-origin US resident held at LA Airport for alleged arms deals with Tehran, Sudan: Report
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Iranian-origin US resident held at LA Airport for alleged arms deals with Tehran, Sudan: Report
An Iranian-origin businesswoman with US permanent residency has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering arms deals involving Iranian drones, bombs, and ammunition for Sudan. Prosecutors state these transactions were linked to Sudan's ongoing civil conflict. Mafi allegedly used an Oman-registered company and routed deals through Turkey and the UAE to evade US detection.
