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Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old LA woman, was arrested for allegedly helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan amid US crackdowns on Iran-linked figures.

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US Revokes Green Cards of Iran-Linked

The US has revoked green cards and detained several Iranian nationals linked to Iran's regime, including Shamim Mafi, accused of brokering arms deals, and Seyed Eissa Hashemi, son of Masoumeh Ebtekar. The crackdown targets regime affiliates living in the US, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading efforts citing national security risks.

US Woman Charged in Iran Arms Deal

Shamim Mafi has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of brokering weapons deals between Iran and Sudan. She is accused of facilitating the sale of drones, bombs, and ammunition, with potential sentences up to 20 years. The case highlights ongoing international arms trafficking concerns.