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Iranian woman arrested in US for alleged arms trafficking to Sudan

Shamim Mafi faces charges for allegedly brokering weapons sales to Sudan's defense ministry on behalf of Iran.

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An Iranian woman has been arrested in the United States on charges of allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan, according to U.S. authorities.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of weapons to Sudan's defense ministry on behalf of Iran. The charges represent part of ongoing U.S. enforcement efforts against international arms trafficking networks.

The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of weapons flows to Sudan, where ongoing conflict has drawn international attention. U.S. authorities have not released additional details about the specific weapons involved or the timeline of the alleged trafficking activities.

Sudan has been experiencing significant internal strife, making arms sales to the country a sensitive issue for international actors. The case highlights ongoing concerns about Iran's role in regional arms transfers and the enforcement challenges facing U.S. authorities in tracking international weapons trafficking networks.

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