A 44-year-old Los Angeles-area woman is under arrest Sunday on charges of trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government, prosecutors say.

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Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government

LOS ANGELES: Federal prosecutors said a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons…

A 44-year-old Los Angeles-area woman is under arrest Sunday on charges of trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government, prosecutors say.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.