Iranian Woman Arrested for Arms Deals to Sudan

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US authorities arrest Iranian woman for brokering arms deals to Sudan, evading sanctions, and fueling civil war. Permanent US resident Shamim Mafi faces charges for selling drones, bombs, fuses, and millions of ammo rounds to Sudans defense ministry. She allegedly pocketed over six million euros and pitched a letter to Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps for …

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US authorities arrest Iranian woman for brokering arms deals to Sudan, evading sanctions, and fueling civil war. Permanent US resident Shamim Mafi faces charges for selling drones, bombs, fuses, and millions of ammo rounds to Sudans defense ministry. She allegedly pocketed over six million euros and pitched a letter to Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps for fifty-five thousand bomb fuses. Mafi is due in court soon, facing up to twenty years if convicted. This case highlights the role of sanctions e

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