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LA Woman Arrested for Alleged Iran Arms Deals
A California woman, Shami Mafi, has been arrested for allegedly brokering hundreds of millions of dollars in weapons sales from Iran to Sudan. Apprehended at LAX while trying to fly to Turkey, Mafi is accused of violating U.S. sanctions and using encrypted messaging to hide her alleged illegal activities. The arrest has shocked her neighbors and highlights concerns about international arms trafficking.