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Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan

US authorities arrested Iranian woman Shamim Mafi, 44, at Los Angeles airport for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan. Mafi is accused of brokering a $70 million drone deal with Sudan's defense ministry and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been exacerbated by foreign arms support, raising humanitarian concerns.

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