Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government
Summary
A woman named Shamim Mafi was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly helping Iran sell weapons, including drones and bombs, to Sudan. She is charged with illegally trafficking arms and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.Key Facts
- Shamim Mafi, 44, is an Iranian national and lawful U.S. permanent resident since 2016.
- She was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and charged with brokering arms sales to Sudan on behalf of Iran.
- The weapons involved include drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition.
- Mafi and a partner operated a company called Atlas International Business in Oman to move weapons, receiving over $7 million in payments in 2025.
- Mafi sent a letter of intent to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to buy bomb fuses for Sudan.
- Sudan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict between its army and paramilitary forces.
- The United Nations has warned of potential famine and collapse in Sudan and called on foreign powers to stop supplying weapons.
- Mafi is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles and faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
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