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• US federal agents arrest Iranian national for allegedly brokering multimillion dollar arms deals for Sudan

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A 44 year old Iranian woman and US permanent resident was apprehended at Los Angeles airport for allegedly trafficking Iranian manufactured military hardware to the Sudanese defens...

• Federal Court Dismisses Appeal by Former US Marine Facing Extradition Over China Training Allegations

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Politics

  A high-profile legal battle over the extradition of a former United States Marine pilot has reached a critical juncture following a ruling in the Australian Federal Court. Daniel D...

• Woodland Hills Woman Apprehended at LAX for Alleged International Arms Trafficking Operation Benefiting Iranian Government

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Federal authorities arrested 44 year old Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night following an investigation into illegal weapons shipments. Mafi is accus...

• Federal Authorities Arrest California Resident for Allegedly Brokering Iranian Weapon Sales to Sudan via Covert Network

  Published: Apr 19, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  United States prosecutors have charged Shamim Mafi, a Woodland Hills businesswoman and green card holder, with facilitating the sale of Iranian made drones and ammunition. Authorit...