Coverage dated April 18, 2026 to April 19, 2026

California woman arrested at LAX for alleged weapons trafficking on Iran government's behalf

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

Los Angeles, CA woman Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX for the alleged trafficking of drones, bombs and ammo for Iran, US prosecutors say.

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CBS News
Iranian national arrested at LAX on suspicion of trafficking weapons on Iran government (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 18, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Shamim Mafi, 44 of Woodland Hills, is accused of brokering sales of bombs, drones and other items manufactured by Iran to Sudan.
Los Angeles Times
Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 18, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
NBC Los Angeles
Woodland Hills woman arrested at LAX for alleged arms sales for Iran government (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 18, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman has been arrested for allegedly trafficking arms for the Iranian government, U.S. officials said Sunday.
Fox News
Feds arrest Iranian woman at LAX for allegedly brokering weapons sales for Islamic regime (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian woman, was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering over $70.6 million in Iranian drone and weapons sales to Sudan in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Lamag
Woodland Hills Woman Arrested at LAX in Iran Arms Case (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 18, 2026
Lamag's feed description
FBI arrests Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian weapons deals to Sudan involving drones, bombs and ammunition.
ABC 7 Chicago
California woman arrested at LAX for alleged weapons trafficking on Iran government's behalf (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 19, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Los Angeles, CA woman Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX for the alleged trafficking of drones, bombs and ammo for Iran, US prosecutors say.
Fortune
Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Fortune's feed description
Shamim Mafi will face charges that she brokered the sale of “drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition” between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Foxla
Woodland Hills woman arrested at LAX for allegedly trafficking arms for Iran (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Shamim Mafi, of Woodland Hills, was arrested at LAX over alleged arms trafficking for Iran.
Washington Examiner
Iranian woman accused of trafficking weapons after LA arrest (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Shamim Mafi was charged with brokering the sale of drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition made by Iran and sold to Sudan.

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